Country guide - Angola  

 
 

Introduction: Angola, is in South West Africa. The Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of Congo are to the north and east, Zambia is to the east, and Namibia is to the south. Nearly all the land in Angola is desert or savannah, with hardwood forests in the north east.

Official Name: Republic of Angola
Area: 1,246,700 sq km (481,351 sq miles)
Population: 10,766,400
Continent: Africa
Density per square mile: 22
Capital City: Luanda
Religions: Roman Catholic 70%, Protestants 20%, but many people still belief in tribal beliefs as well.

Language: The official language is Portuguese, although the national language is Bantu with the number of dialects spoken as varied as the Bantu sub-tribes, plus other African languages.
Government: Multiparty republic democracy with a strong presidential system
Member of EU: N/A

Currency: New Kwanza
GDP: $16.9 Billion
GDP Per Head: $1,600

Natural Resources: Diamonds, petroleum, iron ore, phosphates, copper, gold, bauxite & uranium.
Land Use: Arable Land 2.5%
Agriculture: Bananas, Coffee, Corn, Cotton, Fish, Manioc (tapioca), Sugarcanes, Tobacco, Vegetables, Livestock, Timber.
Industry: petroleum; jewellery, basic metal products, fish processing, food processing, brewing, tobacco products, sugar & textiles.

Tourism: The death of insurgent leader Jonas Savimba in 2002 and a subsequent cease-fire with UNITA may bode well for the country, but it is not seen as a tourist location until peace in the country can be sustained.

Natural Hazards: Heavy rainfall can cause periodic flooding on the plateau.
Health Risks: malaria, hepatitis A and B, rabies, and polio

Climate: Angola has a tropical climate varying from a moderate tropical climate to a desert climate depending on the location. Average temperatures range from 18 to 23 degrees Celsius in the summer to 24 to 30 degrees Celsius in the cooler months.

Time: GMT/UTC +1 hour
National Days: November 11

Visas: Visas are required and last for travel up to 90 days maximum, passports require at least 6 months validity. Yellow fever inoculation is an official requirement, and if a valid certificate is not held, is enforced on arrival at the airport

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