For geoscientists, Namibia has always been a country of particular interest. The highly varied geological structures make the Earth's history of this region like an open book – all that remains is to read it. Many of the grand landscape features were formed over millions of years, some dating back as far as 2 billion years. Given the time scales of Earth's history, people can view their own timeframe in a new light. This guide has been written to make the features of Namibian geology and the resulting fascination accessible to visitors and interested laypeople. It provides the necessary foundational knowledge in an easily understandable form and describes the geological attractions of Namibia. For experts in the field, it also offers a detailed overview. The classic – redesigned and revised! This book is also available in German.