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Windhoek

[ vint-hook ]
/ ˈvɪntˌhʊk /

noun

a city in and the capital of Namibia, in the central part.

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Words nearby Windhoek

wind gap, wind gauge, wind generator, Windham, wind harp, Windhoek, windhover, Windies, windigo, wind indicator, winding
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Windhoek
/ (ˈwɪntˌhʊk, ˈvɪnt-) /

noun

the capital of Namibia, in the centre, at an altitude of 1654 m (5428 ft): formerly the capital of German South West Africa. Pop: 252 000 (2005 est)
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