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South West Africa Firmly German
Windhoek, South West Africa, shows a strong German character with 25 percent German whites among 750,000 residents. The article notes German language use and cultural traits, German-built towns, and a population living under South African administration post World War I, while political debate remains muted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eurn Stace
Associated Press
Windhoek
South West Africa
Wurtzburg
Wuppertal
Frankfurt
Germany
Togo
Cameroons
Ruanda-Burundi
Tanganyika
Tanzania
Britain
France
Wind
Allgemeine Zeitung
Hansa
Karibib
Swakopmund