Politics
Country's nameRepublic of Namibia
Capital city(ies)Windhoek
Date of independence21 March 1990
Cheif of statePresident Hifikepunye Pohamba
The legislative branchBicameral legislature consists of the National Council, primarily an advisory body of 26 seats; two members chosen from each regional council to serve six-year
terms, and the National Assembly with 72 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms, and an additonal six nonvoting members are appointed by the president Suffrage18 years of age; universal
U.S. embassy (THERE) 14 Lossen Street, Windhoek
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Government typeRepublic
National Holiday(s)Independence Day, 21 March
Executive branch president elected by popular vote for a five-year term they are eligible for a second term; if no single candidate receives a majority of the vote in the first round of voting, a run-off election is scheduled between the two candidates with the greatest vote count; election last held on 27-28 November 2009
The judicial branchSupreme Court has judges appointed by the president on the recommendation of the
Judicial Service Commission UN representativeU.S. Ambassador Wanda L. Nesbitt
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Head of governmentPrime Minister Hage Geingob
Embassy location in U.S.1605 New Hampshire Avenue NW, Washington, DC
Ambassador (THEM)Martin Andjaba
U.S. consulate(THERE)None
Their flagred signifies the heroism of the people and their determination to build a future of equal opportunity for all; white stands for peace, unity, tranquility, and harmony; blue represents the Namibian sky and the Atlantic Ocean, the country's precious water resources and rain; the yellow sun denotes power and
existence; green symbolizes the vegetation and agricultural resources Consulate (U.S.)None
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