Republic of Angola is located in the south of the African Continent, with a population of 13,068,161, making it the
71st largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Luanda with a total population of 4,799,432. The country
encompasses 1,246,700 square kilometers making it the 23rd largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Namibia and the North Atlantic Ocean.
President Jose Eduardo Dos Santos is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through universal
ballot and holds that position for five years and is eligible for a second term. Prime Minister Antonio Paulo Kassoma is
recognized as the Head of Government and achieves that status through presidential appointment and holds that
position for five years. Its form of government is a republic and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 25
August 1992.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Portuguese, Banta and other African languages. It counts among its
major religions indigenous beliefs, Roman Catholic and Protestant. As sources of mass communication it has 21 AM,
6 FM, 7 Short Wave and 6 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Morro de Moco, its highest point at 2,620 meters and the Atlantic Ocean, its lowest
point at 0 meters. Its principal waterways are the Cubango and Cuango Rivers and the Atlantic Ocean, which measure
about 1,300 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are petroleum; diamonds, iron ore,
phosphates, feldspar, bauxite, uranium, gold, cement, basic metal products, fish processing and food processing. Its
official currency is the Angolan Kwanza.
Here’s something you may not know about Angola. The province of Cabinda is an exclave, separated from the rest of
the country by the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
71st largest national population. Its capital and largest city is Luanda with a total population of 4,799,432. The country
encompasses 1,246,700 square kilometers making it the 23rd largest country in total area. It shares boundaries with
Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Namibia and the North Atlantic Ocean.
President Jose Eduardo Dos Santos is recognized as the Chief of State and achieves that status through universal
ballot and holds that position for five years and is eligible for a second term. Prime Minister Antonio Paulo Kassoma is
recognized as the Head of Government and achieves that status through presidential appointment and holds that
position for five years. Its form of government is a republic and they celebrate the creation of their constitution on 25
August 1992.
The languages commonly or officially spoken are Portuguese, Banta and other African languages. It counts among its
major religions indigenous beliefs, Roman Catholic and Protestant. As sources of mass communication it has 21 AM,
6 FM, 7 Short Wave and 6 Television stations.
Major geographical features are Morro de Moco, its highest point at 2,620 meters and the Atlantic Ocean, its lowest
point at 0 meters. Its principal waterways are the Cubango and Cuango Rivers and the Atlantic Ocean, which measure
about 1,300 kilometers.
Major industries providing for the bulk of their Gross Domestic Product (GDP) are petroleum; diamonds, iron ore,
phosphates, feldspar, bauxite, uranium, gold, cement, basic metal products, fish processing and food processing. Its
official currency is the Angolan Kwanza.
Here’s something you may not know about Angola. The province of Cabinda is an exclave, separated from the rest of
the country by the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
| Angolan kids |
| Baobab Tree |
| Binga Falls |
| Cuango River |
| Elephants crossing road |
| Cliff overlooking the Bikur National Park |
| Land Rover crossing rickety old bridge |
Angola is one of the few countries in Africa that is frequently visited which makes me wish that was the
same story everywhere. If we were to visit I would like to get many photos of their high point. I feel very
happy for the people of Angola for two reasons: 1. They are very beautiful and 2. The kids are so
cute. If we came here I would really like to make friends with the people of Angola. I hope you can visit
this breathtaking country and see what it holds.
same story everywhere. If we were to visit I would like to get many photos of their high point. I feel very
happy for the people of Angola for two reasons: 1. They are very beautiful and 2. The kids are so
cute. If we came here I would really like to make friends with the people of Angola. I hope you can visit
this breathtaking country and see what it holds.
5 Suitcases = Let's Go Now!
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
4 Suitcases = Put This One On the List
3 Suitcases = May Be Worth Checking Out
2 Suitcases = So Many Other Places To See
1 Suitcase = Well, I'll Go If I Have To
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ANGOLA
Updated 11/09/10
Updated 11/09/10
| Adult Prevalence Rate: People Living with HIV/AIDS: HIV/AIDS Deaths: |
2.1% (2007 est.)
190,000
11,000
190,000
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| Luanda- Angola's capital and largest city |
| Morro de Moco- Angola's highest point |
| Northern Angola boasts beautiful landscapes |
| Sunset on the Cubango River |
| Sumbe Beach on the Atlantic Ocean- Angola's lowest point |
| Angola's Cabinda enclave on the coast of Republic of Congo- Angola's northern and westernmost point |
| Camarao Grelhado com Molho Cru- an Angolan prawn dish |
| Cazombo- Angola's easternmost point on the Democratic Republic of Congo border |
| Chitado on Angola's border with Namibia |
| Congo River in Northern Angola |
| Cuemba in Central Angola |
| Elephants in Luiana National Park on Angola's border with Zambia |
| Himba woman in traditional dress |
| Mucasso Game Reserve- Namibia's southernmost point on the border with Namibia |
| Soyo on the Zaire River Delta on the border with the Republic of Congo |
| Tombua in southern Angola on the Atlantic coast |
| Resort in Lobito |
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