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COUNTRY INFORMATION - ANGOLA

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Location Of Angola
Angola is located in Southern Africa, which is bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Namibia and Democratic Republic of the Congo. Angola has a population of around 10.76M. The main religion is Roman Catholic (around 51% of its population). There are also other Christian minorities. The capital of Angola is Luanda.

Airports
Luanda Airport (LAD) is 4km or 2.5 miles away from the city. Within the airport, there is no form of transport so be sure to arrange transportation. Arrange to be met by your sponsor or use the transport service which is provided and available from your hotel.

Language
The official language spoken in Angola is Portuguese. The majority of the population also speak African languages such as Umbundu, Kimbundu, Kikongo and Chokwe.

Places To Go
The Kissama National Park lies 70km or 45 miles south of Luanda. This Park is home to a great variety of wild animals. For accommodation there are bungalows available, located in the middle of the park. All visitors must bring their own food. During rainy season, the park is closed.

The Calandula Waterfalls are located in the Malanje area where you can see an impressive spectacle, particularly at the end of the rainy season.

Ministry of Hotels and Tourism
Largo 4 de Fevereiro,
Palácio de Vidro,
CP 1242,
Luanda,
Angola
Tel: (2) 338 211.
Fax: 337 624.
Website: www.angola.org

Embassy of the Republic of Angola
22 Dorset Street
London
W1U 6QY
UK
Tel: (020) 7299 9850.
Fax: (020) 7299 9888.
E-mail: embassy@angola.org.uk
Website: www.angola.org.uk
Opening hours: Mon-Fri 0900-1600; 0930-1300 (consular section).

British Embassy
Rua Diogo 5
Luanda
Angola
Postal address:
PO Box 1244
Luanda
Angola
Tel: (2) 334 582/3 or 392 991 or 387 681.
Fax: (2) 333 331.
E-mail: Postmaster.Luanda@fco.gov.uk

CIA World Factbook - Angola
Angola News - Daily news and current events.

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