Angola - Facts

May 17, 2019
  • A previous Portuguese colony, The Republic of Angola has been an independent nation since 1975. Since then it has been riven by civil wars although these officially ceased in 2001.
  • It is situated on the west coast of Africa, between Namibia and the Democratic Republic of the Congo, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean.
  • The country’s principal port is Luanda
  • Portuguese is the official language of the country.
  • Although rich in oil and mineral reserves, Angola's population is one of the poorest in the world.
  • There are no yachting facilities and a stop at a port here should only be considered if absolutely necessary.

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