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Quick Facts and Geography

Official Name Republic of Angola

Capital City Luanda

Capital City Coordinates 8s48, 13e14

Largest Cities Huambo, Luanda, Lubango, Namibe

Land Area 1,124,670 sq km (435.235 sq miles)

Land Divisions (18 Provinces) Bengo, Benguela, Bie, Cabinda, Cuando, Cubango, Cuanza Norte, Cuanza Sul, Cunene, Huambo, Huila, Luanda, Lunda Norte, Lunda Sul, Malanje, Moxico, Namibe, Uige, Zaire

Highest Point Morro de Moco 2,620 m (see map)

Lowest Point Atlantic Ocean, sea level

Topography From the low levels of the western coastline, the land rises to an interior plateau, with some elevations exceeding 2000 meters.

Enviromental Concerns Erosion from population expansion, deforestation of tropical rain forest, water polution along with water supply, and the severe drought from the early 90's causing continuing famine in some areas.

People of Angola

Population 11,486,729

Population Density 26.4 people per sq. mile

Ethnic Groups Ovimbundu 37%, Kimbundu 25%, Bakongo 13%, Mestico (mixed European and Native African) 2%, European 1%, other 22%

Languages Portuguese (official), Bantu and varied African dialects

Religions Traditional beliefs, Catholic, Protestant

Economy of Angola

Exports Crude oil, diamonds, refined petroleum products, gas, coffee, sisal, fish and fish products, timber, and cotton

Imports Machinery and electrical equipment, vehicles and spare parts, medicines, food, textiles and clothing and substantial military goods

Major Industries Petroleum, diamonds, iron ore, phosphates, feldspar, bauxite, uranium and gold, cement, basic metal products, fish processing, food processing, brewing, tobacco products, sugar and textiles

Major Crops Coffee, sugarcane, bananas

Major Natural Resources Diamonds, Atlantic fishing rights, oil (offshore fields have been discovered)

Major Trading Partners United States, Europe, China

GDP $11 billion

Per Capita GDP $1000

Education

System Civil war has destroyed much of the established methods, with many exemplary students now educated in other countries

Angola Flag

Flag and description here

Money

Currency Reajusted Kwanza

Exchange rate as of 4/9/2000,
100 AON = 16.54 USD - 100 USD = 604.59 AON
The latest exchange rates for any currency are here!

Government of Angola

Type Republic

Independence from Portugal, November 11, 1975

National Holidays Independence Day, November 11

President Jose Eduardo Dos Santos

Embassy (US)
Office: 1615 M Street, NW, Suite 900,
Washington, DC 20036
telephone: (202) 785-1156
fax: (202) 785-1258

Angola Maps

African Continent Outline Map (black and white) printable image, useful for parents, teachers and students here

African Continent here

Angola Map, CIA version here

Angola Map here

Map of Angola

Angola Tourism

Current Status International tourism does not exist at this time due to ongoing internal conflicts. The limited visitors are usually involved in the oil industry.

Angola Travel Information

Climate The overall climate is mild to hot, though cooler along the coast. The lowlands of the west rise abruptly to a vast interior plateau where temperate conditions are common.

Weather, current conditions in Luanda

Travel Warnings & Consular Information Sheets The latest information and suggestions from the US State Department are here

Visa A passport and visa, which must be obtained in advance, and an International Certificate of Vaccination, are required. Persons arriving without visas are subject to possible arrest and/or deportation. Travelers whose international immunization cards do not show inoculations against yellow fever and cholera may be subject to involuntary vaccinations and/or heavy fines. Visitors remaining in Angola beyond their authorized visa duration are subject to fines and possible arrest. Current information on entry requirements may be obtained from the Embassy of the Republic of Angola at 1615 M Street, N.W., Suite 900, Washington, D.C. 20036, (202) 785-1156.

Passports US Passports in 24 hours from PassPort Express

Health Concerns Adequate medical facilities are virtually non-existent throughout Angola, and most medicine is not available. Chloroquine-resistant and cerebral malaria are endemic to the region. Travelers should consider taking prophylaxis against malaria. Information on vaccinations and other health precautions may be obtained from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's international traveler's hotline at telephone 1-877-FYI-TRIP (1-877-394-8747); fax, 1-888-CDC-FAXX (1-888-232-3299); or by visiting the CDC Internet home page here

Time Zone GMT -1, CET (Central Europe Tine)

Cities in Time Zone Paris, Rome, Berlin, Oslo, Madrid, Belgrade

Electricity 220V, 50Hz

Recommended Links

Angola Embassy web site

Angola links by Karen Fung

United States Mission to Angola