Namibia: A Country Divided
Synopsis
Between 1904 and 1908, more than 880,000 Herero and Nama were systematically killed by German soldiers during the first genocide of the 20th century.
Synopsis
Sylvia Clenstuber runs a café in Swakopmund, a city with German architecture and street names. Her family has lived in Namibia for generations, a legacy of German colonization from 1884 to 1915. The documentary details the stark income inequality in Namibia, where 6% of the population owns 70% of the land. It also recounts the genocide of the Herero and Nama people between 1904 and 1908, when over 880,000 were killed. Protests against foreign investments and colonial legacies are common today.
Deep Dive
Why Watch
- Find out how colonial history shapes modern Namibia.
- Meet Sylvia Clenstuber, a descendant of German settlers.
- See the impact of poaching on Namibia's wildlife.
Did You Know
- Namibia's population is only 2.5 million, despite being twice the size of Germany.
- Between 1904 and 1908, over 880,000 Herrero and Nama were killed in a genocide.
- Namibia gained independence from South Africa in 1990.
- In 2022, the number of rhinos poached in Namibia nearly doubled.
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What is the population of Namibia?
Namibia's population is approximately 2.5 million people.
When did Namibia gain independence from South Africa?
Namibia gained independence from South Africa in 1990.
How many rhinos were poached in Namibia in 2022?
In 2022, the number of rhinos poached in Namibia nearly doubled.
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