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 Charley horses in the upper leg are mainly caused by activities like running or jumping. 2  Some of the spasms occur because of the irritation of the nerve that connects to a muscle. 3  The most common type of Charley horse, found in the calf region, is often the result of kicking while swimming.
Charley horse is another name for a muscle spasm. Charley horses can occur in virtually any muscle, but they are most common in the legs.These spasms are marked by extremely uncomfortable muscle contractions. The muscles donât relax for several seconds or more, and the pain can be quite severe.he most common causes of charley horses include: 1  inadequate blood flow to the muscle. 2  muscle injuries. 3  exercising in excessive heat or cold. 4  overuse of a specific muscle during exercise.