Damara

The Damara inhabit the rocky uplands and dry valleys of central and northwestern Namibia. Their language belongs to the Khoe family and is closely related to Nama. Hunting and gathering formed part of Damara life, while goats and sheep also became important in the region. Mountains, springs and seasonal rivers shape this varied country between the Namib coast and the inland plateau. Damara communities shared it with neighbouring peoples whose languages and livelihoods differed from their own.