Guide to Angola
Must See Angola
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At a glance
Don't underestimate this Sub-Saharan giant or its people. Angolans are unshockable, resilient and resourceful. Angola stands on the cusp of a spectacular recovery - or even more murderous strife.
Fast Facts
- Full name:
- Republic of Angola
- Capital city:
- Luanda
- Area:
- 1,246,700 sq km / 481,351 sq miles
- Population:
- 11,300,000
- Time Zone:
- GMT/UTC +1 (Greenwich Mean Time)
- Language:
- Portuguese (official)
Kimbundu (other)
Umbundu (other)
Bantu (other)
- Religion:
- indigenous beliefs (45%), Roman Catholic (40%), Protestant (15%)
- Currency:
- Kwanza
- Electricity:
- 220V 50Hz
- Electric plug details:
- European plug with two circular metal pins
