Lüderitz is a town in the ǁKaras Region of southern Namibia. It lies on one of the least hospitable coasts in Africa. It is a port developed around Robert Harbour and Shark Island.
An aerial view of Lüderitz with the Felsenkirche in the foreground and the rest of the town in the background
Bird's eye view of Lüderitz (May 2017)
Angra Pequena View from Nautilus Point, German Medal 1884, obverse
German Protectorate Medal Lüderitz Territory 7 August 1884, reverse
The ǁKharas Region is the southernmost, largest, and least densely populated of the 14 regions of Namibia; its capital is Keetmanshoop. The name assigned to the region reflects the prominence of the Karas mountain range in its southern part. The ǁKharas region contains the municipality of Keetmanshoop, the towns Karasburg, Lüderitz and Oranjemund, and the self-governed villages Aroab, Berseba, Bethanie, Koës and Tses.
Fish River Canyon - Namibia
Quivertree Forest - Namibia