Heroes' Acre (Namibia)
The Heroes' Acre is an official war memorial of the Republic of Namibia. Built less than 10 kilometres (6.2 mi) outside the capital of Windhoek, Heroes' Acre opened on 26 August 2002 and operates for the purpose of "foster(ing) a spirit of patriotism and nationalism, and to pass on the legacy to the future generations of Namibia".
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