NARNIA CITY

The Desert-Ocean Metropolis! A timeless city rising between sand and sea, conceived to ignite Africa’s renaissance in science, culture, and design.

COUNTRY OVERVIEW

Namibia has been politically stable since gaining independence from South Africa in 1990. President Hage Geingob was elected to a five-year term in 2014.

Namibia’s economic freedom score is 58.7, making its economy the 99th freest in the 2019 Index. Its overall score has increased by 0.2 point, with higher scores for government integrity and the tax burden outpacing declines in business freedom and the score for government spending. Namibia is ranked 10th among 47 countries in the Sub-Saharan Africa region, and its overall score is above the regional average but below the world average.

The combined value of exports and imports is equal to 84.2 percent of GDP.

Economic outlook is potentially favorable in the medium term, reflecting the new mining operations coming on stream, but are also dependent on measures to relax restrictions on the private sector imposed and to reopen access to concessional development finance.

PROJECT CONCEPT

Narnia is imagined as a city that rises from the meeting of desert and ocean, conceived not simply to house people but a prototype for the 21st-century African metropolis, designed to harmonize humanity, technology, and nature in one integrated ecosystem. Located at the intersection of the Namib Desert and the Atlantic Ocean, Narnia leverages its extreme environment as a catalyst for innovation in water, energy, mobility, and governance.

The design draws on the strengths of its environment. Solar farms, wind platforms, and wave-energy systems anchor a renewable energy base. Fog-harvesting and desalination ensure reliable water, while desert-adapted greenhouses and aquaculture expand food production. Above ground, dense, walkable districts are organized around plazas, green corridors, and community hubs, while below ground, transit networks and storage systems support efficiency and security.

Narnia’s economy is positioned to diversify through eco-tourism, clean technology, aquaculture, and research, creating opportunities for employment and investment. Civic spaces, cultural institutions, and public plazas strengthen identity and community life, making the city not only functional but also meaningful.

As a long-term vision, Narnia offers more than infrastructure. It provides a framework for ecological balance, cultural vitality, and economic resilience, positioning the city as a model for how communities can prosper in a changing world.