Located on the West coast of
Southern Africa, Angola was under colonial rule until November
11, 1975, date on which it became an independent nation.
It extends over an area of 1,246,700 Km2.
The country is divided into 18 provinces,
being Luanda the capital. With a total of 4,837 Km long
borderline, Angola is bordered with Congo-Brazzaville at
the Northern province of Cabinda, the Democratic Republic
of Congo (former Zaïre) to the North and East, Zambia
to the East, and Namibia to the South.
Angola has an Atlantic Ocean coastline of
1,650 Km long. The country’s major ports include Luanda,
Lobito, and Namibe. The country’s highest peak is
Mount Moco, 2,620 m high, located in Huambo province. With
a privileged continental hydrographic system, Angola’s
main rivers are Kwanza, Záire, Cunene, and Cubango.
Kwanza (Kz) is national currency.
Population: 11,177,537
(July 1999 est.)
Hope of Life: Men 45
years; Women 48 years
Age structure: 0-14
years: 45% (male 2,545,006; female 2,473,732)
15-64 years: 52% (male 2,938,178; female 2,909,844)
65 years and over: 3% (male 143,074; female 167,703) (1999
est.)
Population growth rate:
2.84% (1999 est.)
Birth rate: 43.11 births/1,000
Population (1999 est.)
Death rate: 16.35 deaths/1,000
Population (1999 est.)
Net migration rate:
1.6 migrants)/1,000 Population (1999 est.)
Sex ratio:
at birth: 1.05 males)/female
under 15 years: 1.03 males)/female
15-64 years: 1.01 males)/female
65 years and over: 0.85 males)/female
total Population: 1.01 males)/female (1999 est.)
Nationality: noun:
Angolans
adjective: Angolan
Ethnic groups: Ovimbundu
37%, Kimbundu 25%, Bakongo 13%, mestico (mixed European
and Native African) 2%, European 1%, other 22%
Religions: indigenous
beliefs 47%, Roman Catholic 38%, Protestant 15% (1998 est.)
Languages: Portuguese
(official), Bantu and other African languages
Literacy: definition:
age 15 and over can read and write
Total Population: 42%
male: 56%
female: 28% ((1998 est.)
Infant mortality rate:
129.19 deaths/1,000 live births (1999 est.)
Life expectancy at birth:
total Population: 48.39 years
male: 46.08 years
female: 50.82 years (1999 est.)
Total fertility rate:
6.12 children born/woman (1999 est.)
Airports: Angola has an excellent
airport system covering the entire country. The system is
open to international traffic through 4 de Fevereiro International
Airport in Luanda.
Customs: Upon arrival at
Luanda, the passenger may choose either the green route,
if he or she has nothing to declare, or the red route, if
he or she carries items subject to customs fees. Items for
personal effects are tax free.
Health: A vaccination certificate for yellow
fever is required to enter the country. Well equipped clinics
are available for visitors requiring immediate health care.
Driver’s License: An international
and local driver’s license is required to drive in
the country.
Languages: Portuguese
is the official language
Visa Info: Visas To enter Angola visitors
must obtain a visa at the country of origin’s Angolan
consular office. A passport size picture, a valid passport,
and a completed application form must be submitted.
Telephones: A land system operator and
two cellular phone operators exist in the country, enabling
easy domestic and international calls.
Time: The time, GMT/UTC, is unchanged throughout
the year.
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