Currency & Economy
Tax and Customs:All goods and services are priced to include value-added tax of 15%. Visitors may reclaim VAT.
Currency:
The Namibia Dollar (N$) is fixed to and equals the SA Rand. The South African Rand is also legal tender.
Foreign currency, International Visa, Master Card, American Express and Diners Club credit cards are accepted.
Economy:
Main Sectors: Mining, fishing, tourism & agriculture.
Biggest Employer: Agriculture (46%)
Fastest-growing Sector: Tourism
Mining: Diamonds, uranium, copper, lead, zinc, magnesium, cadmium, arsenic, pyrites, silver, gold, lithium minerals,dimension stones (granite, marble, blue sodalite) and many semi-precious stones.
Enquiries: Ministry of Finance, Tel (+264 61) 230 773 in Windhoek.
Source:
http://www.namibia-travel.net/
