Geography. Namibia is bordered on the north by Angola and Zambia, on the east by Botswana, and on the east and south by South Africa. It is for the most part a portion of the high plateau of southern Africa, with a general elevation of from 3,000 to 4,000 ft.n the late 15th century, the Portuguese explorer Bartolomeu Dias became the first European to visit Namibia. Formerly called South-West Africa, the territory became a German colony in 1884.
1 Low level of liquids in the body, while exercising, might be a probable cause of Charley horse. 2  Some spasms, especially in the neck area, might be the result of taking too much stress. 3  Charley horses in the upper leg are mainly caused by activities like running or jumping.
Frequent running can put stress on legs and feet, sometimes leading to shooting pain. Physical activity, such as hiking, may induce leg pain. Applying ice may help relieve a charley horse. Prolonged physical inactivity may contribute to shooting pains in the legs. Varicose veins can cause leg pain.