German South West Africa, Namibia
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German South West Africa
German South West Africa was a colony of the German Empire from 1884 until 1915, when it was captured by the Western Allies during World War I.
German South West Africa was a colony of the German Empire from 1884 until 1915, when it was captured by the Western Allies during World War I. However, Germany did not officially cede this territory until the 1919 Treaty of Versailles.
Key Facts
- Category
- History
- Type
- Colonial
- First referenced
- 1884
Best Time to Visit
Year-round (May–September for cooler weather)
