Quizzes | Guess what this mystery country is

Each country, each big city has its symbols, its emblems. It can be an architectural work, a natural monument, a unique animal, or even a specific dish. Some are better known, others less so. Here are some symbols. Can you quickly guess the country associated with it?


First clue

The strange Welwitschia mirabilis grows in the coastal deserts of this country since it draws its water from the mists of this area. It can reach 8 m in diameter and can live up to 2000 years. This plant has only two leaves, but these divide into strips over time. She would be a relic of the Jurassic.

Second clue


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The romance of a ghost town, Kolmanskop

Kolmanskop was a mining village, dedicated to diamond extraction, founded by German settlers. It included beautiful stone houses, a hospital and a recreation room. When the resource ran out, the inhabitants left and the desert took over. The ghost town is now one of the main tourist attractions in the country.

Third clue


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Elephants, gemsboks, impalas, a sample of Etosha National Park wildlife

Etosha National Park is known for its particularly diverse fauna. There are 114 species of mammals, including elephants, rhinos and two species of zebras, but also bat-eared foxes. The campsites are adjacent to bodies of water, which makes it possible to observe the interactions between the animals at any time of the day.

Fourth clue


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A gemsbok, or oryx gazelle, in front of the Sossusvlei dunes

Sossusvlei is a salt and clay desert. It is known for its magnificent red dunes which are among the highest in the world. Despite its aridity, the desert is home to a well-adapted fauna, including the oryx gazelle, or gemsbok, a very beautiful antelope with long, thin horns. Sossusvlei is a big tourist attraction in the country.

Answer: Namibia


PHOTO PASCALE GUERET, GETTY IMAGES

The Namib Desert in southwestern Namibia


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