The towns of Otavi, Tsumeb (to the north) and Grootfontein (to the northeast) define an area known as the "Otavi Triangle", also known as the Otavi Mountainland.
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Most of the area is dolomitic (Precambrian) and the district was in the past renowned for its mineral wealth.
postal order issued at Otavi on 25 November 1993 is known to be in a private collection in New Zealand.
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