Namibia, haunted by the first genocide of the 20th century committed by Germany on its soil, vehemently denounces Germany's recent endorsement of Israel's act
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Located about 50 kilometres from the Noordoewer border post that separates Namibia from neighbouring South Africa, Aussenkehr has vast vineyards that stretch as far as the eye can see.
Surrounded by a semi-desert area, the vineyards thrive only because of a plentiful supply of water from the nearby Orange River, which forms a natural border between the two countries. Set against the harsh, brown terrain, the verdant vineyards which have grapes that can be harvested three to five weeks earlier than elsewhere on the globe seem alien compared to southernmost Namibia’s dry and harsh landscapes.
The highest average temperature in Aussenkehr is 34°C in January and the lowest is 20°C in June. The area gets an average of annual 262mm of rain.