Oranjemund
Oranjemund (German for: "Mouth of Oranje") is a town situated in the extreme southwest of Namibia, on the northern bank of the Orange River mouth. It exists to service the diamond industry and has a population of 3,659 (2009).
The town is run by (formerly), now a subsidiary of De Beers. Access to, and settlement in Oranjemund is restricted to employees and their relatives. Its infrastructure is superior to that of other towns in Namibia's South, due to it not being dependent on cost recovery from its inhabitants. In the second half of the 20th century, Oranjemund featured a large recreational complex with swimming pool, cinema, restaurants and bars. Water is still provided free of charge, and until 2009 so was electricity. There is a border post to South Africa, only persons with pre-application of 1 month are allowed to cross the border.
First established in 1936, following Hans Merensky's discovery of significant 
alluvial diamond deposits on the north bank of the Orange River and the adjacent northern coastline. Production of mainly diamonds has remained in the region of 2 million carats (400 kg) per year since inception of the mine, mainly through improvements in technology.