
Angola
Angola officially the Republic of Angola is a country in south-central Africa bordering Namibia to the south, Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north, and Zambia to the east, and with a west coast along the Atlantic Ocean. The exclave province Cabinda has a border with the Republic of the Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Official Name: República de Angola (Republic of Angola)
Short Form: Angola
Country Calling Code: +244
Capital: Luanda (pop. 3.8 million)
Government Type: Republic.
Independence: 11 November 1975 (from Portugal).
Major Cities: Huambo (750 000); Benguela (600 000)
Nationality: Angolan(s)
Populatuion: 20.6 million (2012)
Ethnic groups: Ovimbundu 37%, Kimbundu 25%, Bakongo 13%, mixed racial 2%.
Religions: Christians 88%, indigenous beliefs.
Languages: Portuguese (official), Ovimbundu, Kimbundu, Bakongo, and others.
Natural Resources: Petroleum, diamonds, iron ore, phosphates, copper, feldspar, gold, bauxite, uranium.
Agriculture Products: Bananas, sugarcane, coffee, sisal, corn, cotton, manioc (tapioca), tobacco, vegetables, plantains; livestock; forest products; fish.
Industries: Petroleum; diamonds, iron ore, phosphates, feldspar, bauxite, uranium, and gold; cement; basic metal products; fish processing; food processing; brewing; tobacco products; sugar; textiles.
Currency: Kwanza(AOA).
Source: www.nationsonline.org/Africa; www.bbc.com/ Angola Profile; other.