Angola Country Overview

 

Republic of Angola

Angola country overview. This is a Angola country overview.  The official name is Republic of Angola. It is also commonly referred to as Angola.

African map highlighting Angola’s location.

1. Where is the Angola located?

   Angola is located on the western coast of Africa. Angola borders the following countries; the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north, Zambia to the east, Namibia to the south, and the Republic of the Congo.

2. What is the capital of Angola?

   The Capital of  Angola is Luanda.

3. How large is the country of Angola?

   Angola has 1,246,700 square kilometers of land.

4. Is Angola a member of the African Union?
   

   Angola is a a member of the African Union. It has been a member since February 11th, 1975.

1. What is the population of Angola?

   The population of Angola is slightly over 31.1 million as of 2020 (approx). The most populated city in Angola is Luanda with a population of 2.5 million approx. (2019).

2. What are the Ethnic groups in Angola?

   As of 2019, the estimated breakdown of ethnic groups are; Ovimbundu 37%, Kimbundu 25%, Bakongo 13%, mestico, and other groups.

3. How many languages are spoken in Angola?

   The most popular languages spoken in Angola are Chokwe, Kikongo, Kimbundu, Umbundu, and Portuguese.

4. What religions are in Angola?

   Angola religious groups consist of; Christian 93%, 1.33% Islam, 3.5% Traditional faiths, and 2.5% Others.

1. Angola Political System Overview.

   Angola has a Unitary dominant-party presidential constitutional republic form of government.  The country has 18 administrative regions called provinces.

2. What is the currency used in Angola?

   The Kwanza (AOA) is the official currency for Angola.

3. What makes up the economy in Angola?

   Angola’s main resources and industries consist of diamonds, oil, gold and copper.

All data are estimates only. Information may vary after the date of this article was posted.