Independence Avenue (Windhoek)

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In Windhoek, Namibia, Independence Avenue runs through the heart of downtown and is "easily explored by foot". [1] Prior to independence, the street was known as Kaiserstrasse.

Notable buildings and parks on Independence Avenue

Zoo Park Windhoek zoo park.jpg
Zoo Park

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References

  1. "Windhoek, Capital of Namibia". Archived from the original on 2008-02-19. Retrieved 2008-02-12.

Coordinates: 22°33′21″S17°05′00″E / 22.55583°S 17.08333°E / -22.55583; 17.08333