Details About Walvis Bay

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Walvis Bay, well known for its fishing industry, lies on the west coast of Africa, in Namibia. The lagune has prolific birdlife, a desert golf course and very nice hotels. B&B's right next to the lagune are also recommended.
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Attractions

The special attraction of Walvis Bay is the huge natural lagoon with its overwhelming abundance of seabirds. Also worth seeing in Walvis Bay, is the local museum in the Civic Centre, the Birdlife Information Centre and the wooden Rhenish mission church established in 1880.

Currency

The Namibian currency is the Namibia Dollar (N$).

 
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