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Walvis Bay is Namibia's largest coastal city and its only deep-water port, making it a crucial hub for maritime trade in Southern Africa.
The bay was first explored by Portuguese navigator Diogo Cão in the late 15th century, marking it as one of the earliest European contacts with the region.
In 1878, Walvis Bay was annexed by the British Empire to secure a strategic foothold on the southwest coast of Africa.
Although Walvis Bay was under British control, it was surrounded by German South West Africa, leading to a unique colonial dynamic in the late 19th and early 20th centuries.
After World War I, Walvis Bay was administered by the Union of South Africa, which invested in the development of the port and infrastructure.
Walvis Bay was officially integrated into Namibia in 1994, four years after the country gained independence from South Africa.
Constructed in 1930, Bird Island is an artificial platform off the coast of Walvis Bay, originally built for guano harvesting and now a popular spot for birdwatching.
Located just outside Walvis Bay, Dune 7 is one of the highest sand dunes in the world, offering breathtaking views and a popular spot for sandboarding.
The lagoon is a Ramsar Wetland of International Importance, renowned for its rich biodiversity and as a haven for flamingos and other bird species.
In Walvis Bay, the most common Power Adaptor is Type D, Type M.
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