South West Africa

Speech parts

1. South West Africa - Noun

2. South West Africa - Proper noun

Meaning

a republic in southwestern Africa on the south Atlantic coast (formerly called South West Africa); achieved independence from South Africa in 1990; the greater part of Namibia forms part of the high Namibian plateau of South Africa

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South-West Africa

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Examples

A complex fauna was found in South West Africa in the 1920s but was inaccurately dated. Source: Internet

Although the South African government wanted to annex 'South-West Africa' into its official territory, it never did so. Source: Internet

Subsequently the Union of South Africa generally regarded South-West Africa as a fifth province, although this was never an official status. Source: Internet

South Africa continued to pursue South-West Africa People's Organisation (SWAPO) forces in Southern Angola, soon established bases and increased support of UNITA, which gained control of more and more territory. Source: Internet

In 1949, the Union passed a law bringing South-West Africa into closer association with it including giving South-West Africa representation in the South African parliament. Source: Internet

Namibia is a democratic but one party dominant state with the South-West Africa People's Organisation in power. Source: Internet

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