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Google Maps, detailed facts of Angola (ISO: AO) and the capital city, Luanda. This page lets you explore Angola and its land boundaries in total: 5,369 km. You may also view the border countries of Angola (total: 4, Democratic Republic of the Congo 2,646 km (of which 225 km is the boundary of discontiguous Cabinda Province), Republic of the Congo 231 km, Namibia 1,427 km, Zambia 1,065 km with its area of total: 1,246,700 sq km; land: 1,246,700 sq km, water: 0 sq km through detailed Satellite imagery – fast and easy as never before – with Google Maps.
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Geographical facts about Angola including Luanda, the capital city of Angola |
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| Name of the country: | Angola | Capital city: | Luanda |
| Geographical coordinates of Angola: | 12 30 S, 18 30 E | Geographical coordinates of Luanda: | 8 50 S 13 13 E |
| Location of Angola: | Southern Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Namibia and Democratic Republic of the Congo | Continent / area: | Africa |
| The area of Angola: | total: 1,246,700 sq km; land: 1,246,700 sq km, water: 0 sq km | Area comparative of Angola: | slightly less than twice the size of Texas |
| The elevation data of Angola: | mean elevation: 1,112 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m, highest point: Moca 2,620 m | The climate of Angola: | semiarid in south and along coast to Luanda: north has cool, dry season (May to October) and hot, rainy season (November to April) |
| Land use of Angola: | agricultural land: 47.3%; arable land 3.8%; permanent crops 0.2%; permanent pasture 43.3%; forest: 46.8%; other: 5.9% (2011 estimate) | Irrigated land: | 860 sq km (2012) |
| Geographical notes of Angola: | the province of Cabinda is an exclave, separated from the rest of the country by the Democratic Republic of the Congo | The terrain of Angola: | narrow coastal plain rises abruptly to vast interior plateau |
| Land boundaries of Angola: | total: 5,369 km | Borders countries of Angola: | Democratic Republic of the Congo 2,646 km (of which 225 km is the boundary of discontiguous Cabinda Province), Republic of the Congo 231 km, Namibia 1,427 km, Zambia 1,065 km |
| Maritime claims of Angola: | territorial sea: 12 nautical miles, contiguous zone: 24 nautical miles, exclusive economic zone: 200 nautical miles | ||
Fast Facts about Angola
Are you traveling to Angola? When you are on the way to explore foreign countries in Africa, it is always good to be aware of the nature of that specific nation and the surroundings, in this case, Southern Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Namibia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo.
Did you know that Angola is legal system is based on Portuguese civil law with no judicial review of legislation?
When you are traveling around or looking for accommodation in Angola, you would better know that (the lengths of roadways total 51,429 km, paved: 5,349 km, unpaved: 46,080 km (2001)), and the most crowded areas in this country are LUANDA (capital) 5.506 million; Huambo 1.269 million (2015). The urbanization rate in this country looks like the following: urban population: 44% of the total population (2015).
The total population in Angola is 20,172,332 (July 2016 estimate), with a population growth rate of 2.72% (2016 estimate) and the most widely spoken language(s) are Portuguese 71.2% (official language), Umbundu 23%, Kikongo 8.2%, Kimbundu 7.8%, Chokwe 6.5%, Nhaneca 3.4%, Nganguela 3.1%, Fiote 2.4%, Kwanhama 2.3%, Muhumbi 2.1%, Luvale 1%, other 3.6%. Note: Most widely spoken languages share a sum of more than 100% because some respondents gave more than one answer on the census (2014 estimate). These days, Angola faces a net migration rate of -0.1 migrant(s) / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
You may find the following ethnic groups in Angola nowadays: Ovimbundu 37%, Kimbundu 25%, Bakongo 13%, mestizo (mixed European and native African) 2%, European 1%, other 22%.
The right to vote in Angola can be exercised by the population from the age of 18 years of age, universal, and the following ways can earn citizenship: citizenship by birth: no. Citizenship by descent only: at least one parent must be a citizen of Angola. Dual citizenship recognized: no. Residency requirement for naturalization: 10 years.
If you plan to visit Angola for shopping or business purposes, it is good to know that the national holiday(s) in Angola is Independence Day, 11 November (1975).
Whether you are traveling for business or not, never forget that sometimes there are several risks/hazards on your way. In the case of Angola, these are the most likely dangers you might face: locally heavy rainfall causes periodic flooding on the plateau. What do you think? Are you prepared enough to visit Luanda and/or Angola?
Living with the given conditions, affected by all the civilization and natural harms in Angola, the population has to face a death rate of 11.3 deaths / 1,000 population (2016 estimate).
Travel references about Angola
To make your travel experience better, you may do it better to understand at least one of the most widely spoken languages in Angola. Here, they are Portuguese 71.2% (official language), Umbundu 23%, Kikongo 8.2%, Kimbundu 7.8%, Chokwe 6.5%, Nhaneca 3.4%, Nganguela 3.1%, Fiote 2.4%, Kwanhama 2.3%, Muhumbi 2.1%, Luvale 1%, other 3.6%. Note: Most widely spoken languages share a sum of more than 100% because some respondents gave more than one answer on the census (2014 estimate).
For your local internet searches, use the following TLD: .ao
Do not be surprised, when visiting this country, its climate typically is like this; semiarid in south and along coast to Luanda: north has cool, dry season (May to October) and hot, rainy season (November to April).
Its capital city is Luanda, where the local time zone is UTC+1, which is 6 hours ahead of Washington DC during Standard Time. Note that the timezone in Luanda is N/A.
For nature lovers, we do note the following elevation data regarding Angola: mean elevation: 1,112 m, elevation extremes; lowest point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m, highest point: Moca 2,620 m. The length of its total coastline is 1,600 km, and the length of the land boundaries is a total of 5,369 km.
Current environmental issues in Angola: overuse of pastures and subsequent soil erosion attributable to population pressures; desertification; deforestation of the tropical rain forest, in response to both international demand for tropical timber and to domestic use as fuel, resulting in loss of biodiversity; soil erosion contributing to water pollution and siltation of rivers and dams; inadequate supplies of potable water.
And again – in case if you missed it-, those natural hazards, that are threatening your journey: locally heavy rainfall causes periodic flooding on the plateau.
For your traveling options, there are 176 (2013) airports and 1 (2013) heliport in Angola, together with 1,300 km (2011) waterways and roadways in total: total: 51,429 km, paved: 5,349 km, unpaved: 46,080 km (2001).
Background of Angola
Like every nation, Angola also has its historical background, and it has shaped its social, cultural, political, and geographical characteristics. Angola has been rebuilding its country since the end of a 27-year civil war in 2002. Fighting between the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), led by Jose Eduardo DOS SANTOS, and the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA), led by Jonas SAVIMBI, followed independence from Portugal in 1975. Peace seemed imminent in 1992 when Angola held national elections, but fighting picked up again in 1993. Up to 1.5 million lives may have been lost – and 4 million people displaced – during the more than a quarter century of fighting. SAVIMBI’s death in 2002 ended UNITA’s insurgency and cemented the MPLA’s hold on power. President DOS SANTOS pushed through a new constitution in 2010, and the 2012 elections saw him installed as president. Angola assumed a nonpermanent seat on the UN Security Council for the 2015-16 term. Source: CIA, The World Factbook.
