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Namibia-Luderitz

In 1883 Adolf Luderitz, from Bremen, buyed Angra Pequena from the local Nama chief. The village began as trading post. In 1909, after the discovery of diamonds in tjis area, Luderitz enjoyed alot of prosperity. Today the diamonds are foundly elsewhere and this city lost a lot of interest.The town is known for its German colonial architecture Art Nouveau.

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Namibia, ghost-towns and diamonds
In 1883 Adolf Luderitz, from Bremen, buyed Angra Pequena from the local Nama chief. The village began as trading post. In 1909, after the discovery of diamonds in tjis area, Luderitz enjoyed alot of prosperity. Today the diamonds are foundly elsewhere and this city lost a lot of interest.The town is known for its German colonial architecture Art Nouveau.
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