Walvis Bay

Walvis Bay, NamibiaWalvis Bay (Dutch/Afrikaans Walvisbaai, German Walfischbucht or Walfischbai, meaning "Whale Bay"), is a port in Namibia and the bay on which it lies.The bay has been a haven for sea vessels because of its natural deepwater harbour, protected by the Pelican Point sand spit. Being rich in plankton and marine life, these waters drew large numbers of whales attracting whalers and fishing vessels. A succession of colonists exploited the location and resources of this strategic harbour settlement. The harbour's value in relation to the sea route around the Cape of Good Hope had caught the attention of world powers since it was discovered. This explains the complicated political status of Walvis Bay down the years.
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