Keyboard revision
Exercise 1.4
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In preparation of the timed accuracy test, type the following for three minutes. Ebenezer unexpectedly bagged two tranquil aardvarks with his jiffy vacuum cleaner.
Namibia covers an area about three-quarters the size of South Africa. Te Orange River valley forms its southern border, and it is flanked by the Kalahari Desert in the east and the Namib in the west. Namibia stretches west as far north as the Kunene River which forms part of the boundary dividing it from Angola.
Te coastal shores are washed by the chilly Atlantic Ocean waters, from which rises the Namib Desert to a higher interior plateau. Here the rolling bushland to the north presents a startling contrast to the desolate mountains. Te large plateau falls gradually to the east where a sandy strip of country merges into the Kalahari Desert.
Te contrasts among the people of Namibia area is striking as its landscape. Te north is the home of the Wambo and Kavango tribes, and the south is home to the Himba people. Bushmen are still found near Tsumkwe where they maintain their traditional way of life, hunting with bows and arrows. Te Herero tribe, traditionally nomadic herdsmen, entered the territory from the north.
Among the white population, the German tradition and influence is very pronounced and German is widely spoken. Since independence in 1990, English is the official language of the country, but 13 different languages are spoken.
Te country has extensive deposits of diamonds, uranium, copper, lead, zinc and tin. Te Rossing Mine is the largest uranium mine in the world. Karakul lambs are reared in the south, and the skins are exported worldwide. Along the west coast, the fishing industry has grown considerably.
Te territory is rich in semi-precious and rare stones, but the surface has already been well cleared by collectors. Cut and polished stones can be purchased from gem shops in Windhoek, the capital, and other centres.
Namibia has introduced standard summer time from the first Sunday in September until the first Sunday in April and is two hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time. Winter time is from the first Sunday in April until the first Sunday in September and is one ahead of GMT.
Tere are several approaches to the country from neighbouring states, but motorists are not permitted to travel through the Kalahari Gemsbok Park from South Africa en route to Namibia or back. Major routes are either tarred or of good gravel standard, and main roads are generally well maintained.
In the two desert regions roads are sandy and oſten negotiable only by four-wheel drive vehicles. When crossing sandy stretches, motorists using non-four-wheel drive vehicles should therefore deflate their tyres to below normal pressure and cross the sand slowly in low gear without stopping. A tow rope, spade, small axe and first aid kit (including a snakebite outfit) are useful items when exploring off the beaten track. Essential spares, oil, water, firewood or a gas stove and provisions should also be taken.
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