How many European countries can fit into Namibia? Guess again!

Can you guess how many European countries fit into Namibia’s vast expanse? Here’s a teaser: Namibia, with its sprawling deserts and dramatic landscapes, stretches over 824 292 square kilometres. It’s a massive land area, but how massive is it really when you compare it to the countries of Europe?

Let’s put this into perspective. Imagine you’re driving across Namibia. It could take you over 10 hours just to cross from the southern border to the capital, Windhoek. Now think of tiny Luxembourg, where you can drive across the entire country in just about an hour!

Now, here's the quiz: How many European countries, each with their own unique charm and history, do you think can fit into Namibia?

Consider this: Luxembourg, with a population of just over 600 000, covers only 2 586 square kilometres. Or take Denmark, which is known for its fairy-tale castles and beautiful coastline. It spans 42 933 square kilometres. And don’t forget about small but picturesque Malta, covering just 316 square kilometres!

Is it five? Ten? Maybe even 15? Think again! The answer might surprise you. Combining countries like Malta, Luxembourg and Denmark barely scratches the surface.

So, how many did you guess? Scan the QR code to find out the mind-blowing truth about Namibia's immense size compared to Europe’s mosaic of countries!

Here is a combination of as many European countries as possible whose total area approximates Namibia's land area:

Vatican City: 0.44 km²

Monaco: 2 km²

San Marino: 61 km²

Liechtenstein: 160 km²

Malta: 316 km²

Andorra: 468 km²

Georgia (European part): 2 428 km²

Luxembourg: 2 586 km²

Azerbaijan (European part): 6 960 km²

Kosovo: 10 887 km²

Montenegro: 13 812 km²

Slovenia: 20 273 km²

Turkey (European part): 23 764 km²

North Macedonia: 25 713 km²

Albania: 28 748 km²

Armenia: 29 743 km²

Belgium: 30 528 km²

Moldova: 33 846 km²

Switzerland: 41 290 km²

Netherlands: 41 543 km²

Denmark: 42 933 km²

Estonia: 45 227 km²

Slovakia: 49 035 km²

Bosnia and Herzegovina: 51 197 km²

Croatia: 56 594 km²

Latvia: 64 573 km²

Lithuania: 65 300 km²

Ireland: 70 273 km²

Total combined area: 758 260.44 km²

This combination totals approximately 758 260.44 square kilometres, which is a close approximation to Namibia's area using as many European countries as possible.