The Allure of Luanda: Why Angola's Capital Should Be on Your Travel List

 

 

Angola Capital: Luanda

Angola Dialing code: +244

Angola Airport code: NBJ

Angola Continent: Africa

Angola Area: 481,400 sq mi  (1,246,700 km2)

Angola Currency: Angolan Kwanza

Angola Official Language: Portuguese

Angola Population: 30.7 Million (Approx.)

Angola National Day: November 11

Angola National Animal: Giant sable

Angola National Bird:  Red-crested turaco

Angola National Fruit: Palm

Angola National Flower: Welwitschia

Angola National Tree: Imbondeiro

Angola National Sport: Football

Angola Time zone: UTC +1 ( GMT +1)

Angola Driving side: Right side of the road

Angola Flag:

Red and black represents the blood of independence and the Black band symbolizes Africa. The cogwheel represents workers and production. Machete represents Agriculture, Star symbolizes solidarity. Yellow color represents the country’s wealth.

Culture of Angola:

The majority of Angola has Bantu and Portuguese influences. Their culture is mixed with Portuguese and African culture.  Angola is a resource-rich, lower-middle-income, food-deficit country in some areas. One religion in Angola the majority is Christian.

The people are generally friendly and welcoming to visitors. Mixed with Portuguese and African cultural influences it attracts visitors.  Angola is full of Namibia and Congo along the Atlantic Ocean.

Must visit places in Angola:

• Serra da Leba
• Ilha do Mussulo
• Miradouro da Lua
• Cangandala National Park

Traditional Festivals in Angola:

• Christmas
• Peace Day
• Carnival
• Angola Carnival

Angola Must-try Foods:

• Muamba de galinha
• Mufete
• Funge
• Cachupa

Weather in Angola:

Summer: January-May

Rain: April-June

Winter: June-September

Economics of Angola:

Angola is more dependent on petroleum. Its GDP is $92 billion (approximately), ranking it 155th in the world. This country has 70% debt.  Angola's  main income source is the Oil and gas Sector.

Angola imports Cereals, Pharmaceuticals, Meat, vehicles, and machinery. Its exports are petroleum, natural gas products, Refined Petroleum Fish, and Coffee.

Angola's export and import partners, India, Spain, the United States, Portugal, South Korea, and the Netherlands are also partners.

Sports in Angola:

Football is the most popular and national sport in Angola. Football, Basketball, Volleyball, ice hockey, Cycling, and soccer are popular sports in Angola.

Transport in Angola:

How many airports in Angola:

There are 38 airports including international, private, and domestic. Quatro de Fevereiro International Airport is the biggest airport in Angola.

 Angola's main public transport modes include roads, airlines, rail, and waterways. These are low-cost ways to get around.

How many countries travel without visas to Angola?

There are 28 countries without visas. It grants 29 e-visas and 26 on-arrival visas. A visa is required for 143 countries.

 Angola's passport ranks 70th in the world.

Defense in Angola:

 Angola is the safest country in the world. Angolan Army Angolan Navy National Air Force has limited powers of 1,20,000 (approx...) active duty personnel, and people protecting their country. $1.62 Billion approx. budget of defense. The rank of defense in the world is 55.

Nuclear-free country.

5 Interesting Facts about Angola:

1.  Angola is the Africa's 7th largest country.
2.  Algerians have one of the youngest populations in the world.
3.  Angola has a shortage of men.
4.  Angola is one of the most expensive cities in Africa for ex-pats.
5.  Angola is Love Their Stews.