Where is Nambia? Donald Trump praises healthcare of country which doesn't exist
Donald Trump sang the praises of Nambia, and said its healthcare system was "increasingly self-sufficient."
However, the country 'Nambia' doesn't exist.
The President was talking at a lunch with African leaders in New York on Wednesday, and listed the achievements of various nations.
He said: "In Guinea and Nigeria, you fought a horrifying Ebola outbreak.
"Nambia's health system is increasingly self-sufficient."
Honored to host a luncheon for African leaders this afternoon. Great discussions on the challenges & opportunities facing our nations today. pic.twitter.com/AbnBJtKCAI
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) September 20, 2017
He mentioned 'Nambia' not once, but twice, at a meeting which consisted of leaders from Ghana, Namibia and Uganda.
Social media leaped onto his error and as people tried to figure out which country he meant.
They asked whether he meant Namibia, Zambia or Gambia.
Nambia is the world's top exporter of covfefe https://t.co/ho8TcgXkgn
— Andrew Stroehlein (@astroehlein) September 21, 2017
You guys shouldn’t make fun of Nambia.
Without Nambia, we would not have any covfeve.#Nambia— YS (@NYinLA2121) September 21, 2017
Hello theyre! I labor at Bank of Nambia. Yoo can't believe it, but theirs £3MM in unclaimed monies but all I need is ur Social Security # ..
— Cliff Schecter (@cliffschecter) September 21, 2017
Whenever anyone asks me where I'm "really from" I'm going to tell them the truth: Nambia.
— Kashana (@kashanacauley) September 20, 2017
WHY DID BARACK OBAMA NEVER VISIT #NAMBIA?
— Tré Easton (@treeaston) September 20, 2017
The White House later clarified that he was referring to the country Namibia.
At the time of the Ebola outbreak, Namibia revamped its healthcare system in order to avoid a healthcare catastrophe that which struck other nations.
The country shares borders with Angola, Zambia, South Africa and Botswana.
"Africa has tremendous business potential," Donald Trump said.
"I have so many friends going to your countries, trying to get rich. I congratulate you. They're spending a lot of money."
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