Government of Namibia
Long Conventional Name
Republic of Namibia
Short Conventional Name
Namibia
Long Local Name
Republic of Namibia
Short Local Name
Namibia
Government Type
Republic
Capital City
Windhoek
Administrative Divisions
13 regions; Caprivi, Erongo, Hardap, Karas, Khomas, Kunene, Ohangwena, Okavango, Omaheke, Omusati, Oshana, Oshikoto, Otjozondjupa.
Independence Day
Wednesday, 21st March 1990
Constitutional History
Ratified 9 February 1990, effective 12 March 1990.
Legal System
Based on Roman-Dutch law and 1990 constitution.
Suffrage
18 years of age; universal.
Executive Branch
Chief of State
President Hifikepunye POHAMBA (since 21 March 2005)
Head of Government
Prime Minister Nahas ANGULA (since 21 March 2005)
Cabinet
Cabinet appointed by the president from among the members of the National Assembly.
Elections
President elected by popular vote for a five-year term (eligible for a second term); election last held 15 November 2004 (next to be held November 2009).
Legislative Branch
Bicameral legislature consists of the National Council (26 seats; 2 members are chosen from each regional council to serve six-year terms) and the National Assembly (72 seats; members are elected by popular vote to serve five-year terms).
Judical Branch
Supreme Court (judges appointed by the president on the recommendation of the Judicial Service Commission).
Flag Description
A large blue triangle with a yellow sunburst fills the upper left section and an equal green triangle (solid) fills the lower right section; the triangles are separated by a red stripe that is contrasted by two narrow white-edge borders.
