DAMARALAND  , a region of

south-western Africa, bounded W, by the Atlantic, E. by the Kalahari, N. by Ovampoland, and S. by Great Namaqualand . It forms the central portion of German South-West Africa . Damaraland is alternatively known as Hereroland, both names being derived from the tribes inhabiting the region . The so-called Damara consist of two probably distinct peoples . They are known respectively as " the Hill Damara " and " the Cattle Damara," i.e. those who breed cattle in the plains . The Hill Damara are Negroes with much Hottentot blood, and have adopted the Hottentot tongue, while the Cattle Damara are of distinct Bantu-Negro descent and speak a Bantu language . The term Damara (" Two Dama Women ") is of Hottentot origin, and is not used by the people, who call themselves Ova-herero, " the Merry People " (see HOTTENTOTS and HERERO) .