Walvis Bay Lagoon, Namibia
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Walvis Bay Lagoon
Walvis Bay is a city in Namibia and the name of the bay on which it lies.
Walvis Bay is a city in Namibia and the name of the bay on which it lies. It is the second largest city in Namibia and the largest coastal city in the country. The city covers an area of 29 square kilometres (11 sq mi) of land.
The bay is a haven for sea vessels due to its harbour, protected by the Pelican Point sand spit, which is the only natural deep-water harbour along the country's coast. Being rich in plankton and marine life, these waters also draw large numbers of southern right whales, attracting whalers and fishing vessels.
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- Coastal
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- Coastal Features
Best Time to Visit
Year-round (May–September for cooler weather)