Angola
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Capital
Luanda
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Local time
6:16
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Population
13.07 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+244
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Currency
Kz AOA (kwanza)
Angola
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Capital
Luanda
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Local time
6:16
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Population
13.07 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+244
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Currency
Kz AOA (kwanza)
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Average Salary
$ 2 650
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Petrol price
€ 0.76 pl
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Precipitation
1 010mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
1 246 700 km2
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Protected Area
7%
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Forest Area
46%
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Agricultural area
47%
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Annual air passengers
1.26 m
Population
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Ethnicity
Ovimbundu - 37 %
Kimbundu - 25 %
Bakongo - 13 %
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Religion
indigenous - 47 %
Roman Catholic - 38 %
Protestant - 15 %
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Literacy rates
66.0%
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Languages
Portuguese
Bantu and other African languages
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Armed Forces
117 000
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Murders
10 per 100k
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Alcohol consumption
7.6 l/person
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Diabetes
4.1%
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Malaria
124%
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Tuberculosis
370 per 100k
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HIV
1.9%
Economy
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Industries
petroleum, diamonds, iron ore, phosphates, feldspar, bauxite, uranium, golf, cement
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Agriculture
bananas, sugarcane, coffee, sisal, corn, cotton, cassava (manioc), tobacco, vegetables
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Natural Resources
petroleum, diamonds, iron ore, phosphates, copper, feldspar, gold, bauxite, uranium
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Energy Import
-541%
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Natural Resources
petroleum, diamonds, iron ore, phosphates, copper, feldspar, gold, bauxite, uranium
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Renewable Energy
50%
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CO2 Emissions
34 763kt
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Ease of Business
175 (Best=1, Worst=200)
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ATMs per 100k people
21
What not to do when visiting Angola
Angola Don't forget to shake hands when greeting new people - don't rush it, ask about family and other matters. Greet the eldest first.
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Angola Don't take pictures or use binoculars, maps, or GPS near government buildings, military installations or key infrastructure.
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Angola Don't disrespect government officials - it can lead to expulsion from the country.
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Did you know?
Angola didn’t become independent from the Portuguese Empire until 1975.
Angola Don't forget to bring a small gift when invited to someone's home - fruit, flowers or chocolates are fine.
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Angola Don't forget northern sections of Angola can be subject to flooding during the rainy season, November-April.
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Angola Don't drink tap water - it's not safe to drink, even in Luanda.
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Angola Don't forget to check medical matters - cholera cases are common in Angola.
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