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Angola Facts and Figures
Location of angola
Flag of Angola
Map of Angola
Meaning of Country's name |
A fabric made from the wool of the Angora goat |
Capital |
Luanda |
Largest Cities |
Luanda, Huambo |
Population |
18,020,668 (est.2008) |
Country Code |
244 |
Internet Country Code |
.ao |
Area |
481,354 mi² (1,246,700 km²) |
Area-Comparative |
Slightly less than twice the size of Texas |
Bordering Countries |
Democratic Republic of Congo, Namibia, and Zambia |
Date of Founding (Current State) |
November 11, 1975 |
Type of Government |
Republic |
Languages Spoken |
Portuguese (official), and Bantu languages (40%) |
Religions Practiced |
Roman Catholic (40%), Protestant (15%), and indigenous beliefs (45%) |
GDP per Capita |
$4,713.75 (est. 2008) |
Latest GDP Growth Rate |
less than 0% (est. 2009) |
Top Exports |
Crude Oil, refined Petroleum products, Gas |
National Holidays |
New Year's Day - Jan. 1, Martyrs of the Colonial Repression Day - Jan. 4, Start of Liberation War - Mar. 8, Labour Day - May 1, Africa Day - May 25, International Children's Day - June 1, Nation's Founder and National Heroes Day - Sep. 17, All Souls Day - Nov. 1, Independence Day - Nov. 1, and Christmas Day - Dec. 25 |
Money Currency |
Kwanza |
National Sports Teams |
National Football Team, National Handball Team, National Women's Handball Team, Davis Cup Tennis Team, National Basketball Team, National Women's Basketball Team |
Random Fact |
The two groups that fought for Angola's independence, the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA) and the National Front for the Liberation of Angola (FNLA), continued to fight over control of the country after independence was gained |
NEWS FROM Angola
Sunday, 05-19-13, 6:23
[ANGOP]Ondjiva -The way the government of Cunene Province has been distributing foodstuffs to the citizens affected by the drought was praised last Friday in Ondjiva by the first national secretary of the ruling party's youth wing (JMPLA), Sérgio Luther Rescova Joaquim.
Sunday, 05-19-13, 6:01
[ANGOP]Luanda -The minister of Science and Technology, Maria Cândida Teixeira, said Saturday in Luanda that the Information and Communication Technologies (ICTs) play a relevant role in inducing the country's economic and social development.
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