GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS
Skeleton Coast
The Skeleton Coast is an exposed part of Namibia’s Atlantic desert coast, historically associated with shipwrecks.
Fast Facts
- It forms the northern part of Namibia’s Namib coast.
- Cool Benguela waters lie offshore.
- Fog can occur despite very low rainfall.
Connected lessons
- Skeleton CoastMap, explanation and practice
- Cold currents, fog and fisheriesGuided exploration
Geographical connections
- Namib DesertRelated places
- Walvis BayRelated places
- Benguela CurrentRelated places