What were the earliest inhabitants of Namibia?

The earliest inhabitants of Namibia were the San people, who arrived in the region around 100,000 years ago. The San people were hunter-gatherers who lived in small, nomadic communities. They were skilled at tracking animals and finding water in the desert. The San people also had a rich cultural tradition, including music, dance, and art.

In the 1st century AD, Bantu-speaking peoples began to migrate into Namibia from the north. The Bantu-speaking peoples were farmers who brought with them new technologies and crops. They also established permanent settlements.

The Nama and Herero people arrived in Namibia in the 16th and 17th centuries. The Nama were pastoralists who herded cattle and sheep. The Herero were also pastoralists, but they also practiced some farming.

The first Europeans to arrive in Namibia were Portuguese explorers in the 15th century. The Portuguese were followed by the Dutch, British, and Germans. In 1884, Germany annexed Namibia and it became a German colony.

Germany ruled Namibia until World War I when it was occupied by South Africa. South Africa administered Namibia as a mandated territory of the League of Nations until 1945 when it became a province of South Africa.

Namibia gained its independence from South Africa in 1990.