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Namibia gained independence from South African rule on March 21, 1990, following a prolonged struggle for self-determination. The country had been under German colonial rule until World War I, after which it was administered by South Africa under a League of Nations mandate. However, South Africa imposed its apartheid policies on Namibia, leading to decades of resistance, primarily led by the South West African People's Organization (SWAPO). The fight for independence involved both armed struggle and diplomatic efforts, with key support from the United Nations and international community. After years of conflict, Namibia finally achieved sovereignty through a UN-supervised peace process, making it the last African country to gain independence in the 20th century. Since then, Namibia has remained politically stable, developing as a democratic nation with a growing economy.
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Depicts coat of arms of Namibia, date and country name below. UNITY LIBERTY JUSTICE |
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Depicts a colored general view of the Namib Desert with dunes within a beaded border. The series title is above and the denomination is below. 5th YEAR OF INDEPENDENCE |
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