Angola, [a] officially the Republic of Angola, [b] is a country on the western coast of Southern Africa. It is the second-largest Portuguese-speaking (Lusophone) country after Brazil in both total area and population and is the seventh-largest country in Africa.
Angola is located on the southwestern Atlantic Coast of Africa between Namibia and the Republic of the Congo. It also is bordered by the Democratic Republic of the Congo and Zambia to the east.
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Angola has a population of 35 million people (in 2024). The largest city and the national capital is Luanda. Spoken languages are Portuguese (official), and several Bantu languages like Kikongo, Kimbundo, Tchokwe, Umbundo and others. The main religion is Christianity (93%).
Angola is situated on the Western coast of Southern Africa at the geographic co-ordinates of 12 30 S, 18 30 E and was a Portuguese colony until 11 November 1975, when acquired its independence.
As of 2024, Angola's population stands at approximately 35 million people. Luanda, the capital, serves as the largest city, bustling with life and energy. In addition, the country is a melting pot of cultures, with Portuguese as the official language alongside numerous Bantu languages, such as Kikongo, Kimbundo, Tchokwe, and Umbundo.
Angola, officially the Republic of Angola, is a country in southern Africa. It shares borders with Namibia in the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo in the north, and Zambia in the east. Its west border touches the Atlantic Ocean. Its coastline is 1600 kilometers. Angola's capital is Luanda.