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Angola Capital: Luanda Population: 12,127,071 The Geography of Angola Total Size: 1,246,700 square km Size Comparison: slightly less than twice the size of Texas Geographical Coordinates: 12 30 S, 18 30 E World Region: Africa General Terrain: narrow coastal plain rises abruptly to vast interior plateau Geographical Low Point: Atlantic Ocean 0 m Geographical High Point: Morro de Moco 2,620 m Climate: semiarid in south and along coast to Luanda; north has cool, dry season (May to October) and hot, rainy season (November to April) The People of Angola Type of Government: republic; multiparty presidential regime Languages Spoken: Portuguese (official), Bantu and other African languages Independence: 11 November 1975 (from Portugal) National Holiday: Independence Day, 11 November (1975) Nationality: Angolan(s) Religions: indigenous beliefs 47%, Roman Catholic 38%, Protestant 15% (1998 est.) Economy of Angola Major Industries: petroleum; diamonds, iron ore, phosphates, feldspar, bauxite, uranium, and gold; cement; basic metal products; fish processing; food processing, brewing, tobacco products, sugar; textiles; ship repair Agricultural Products: bananas, sugarcane, coffee, sisal, corn, cotton, manioc (tapioca), tobacco, vegetables, plantains; livestock; forest products; fish Natural Resources: petroleum, diamonds, iron ore, phosphates, copper, feldspar, gold, bauxite, uranium Major Exports: crude oil, diamonds, refined petroleum products, gas, coffee, sisal, fish and fish products, timber, cotton Major Imports: machinery and electrical equipment, vehicles and spare parts; medicines, food, textiles, military goods Currency: kwanza (AOA) National GDP: $45,930,000,000 Total Export Revenue: $26,800,000,000 Brief History of Angola: Angola is slowly rebuilding its country after 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 UNITA renewed fighting after being beaten by the MPLA at the polls. Up to 1.5 million lives may have been lost - and 4 million people displaced - in the quarter century of fighting. SAVIMBI's death in 2002 ended UNITA's insurgency and strengthened the MPLA's hold on power. DOS SANTOS has pledged to hold legislative elections in 2006. Back to Geography Home Page

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