Keetmanshoop is a city in the Karas Region of southern Namibia, on the Trans-Namib Railway from Windhoek to Upington in South Africa. It is named after Johann Keetman, a German industrialist and benefactor of the city.
The town is in a semi-arid area, normally receiving an annual average rainfall of only 159 millimetres (6.3 in), although in 1977 344.7 millimetres (13.57 in) was measured.
A: Keetmanshoop is located in the Karas Region of southern Namibia.
A: Keetmanshoop is situated on the Trans-Namib Railway, which runs from Windhoek to Upington in South Africa.
A: Johann Keetman was a German industrialist and benefactor of the city of Keetmanshoop. The city is named after him.
A: Keetmanshoop is in a semi-arid area and normally receives an annual average rainfall of only 159 millimetres (6.3 in).
A: In 1977, a higher-than-average amount of rainfall (344.7 millimetres or 13.57 in) was measured in Keetmanshoop.
A: The semi-arid climate means that Keetmanshoop has limited rainfall and is prone to droughts, which can have a significant impact on the area's agricultural industry.
A: The economy of Keetmanshoop is largely centered around agriculture, with sheep and goat farming being popular in the surrounding areas. The town also has a number of small businesses and services.
