Quick Data on Angola
| Short Name | Angola |
| Capital | Luanda |
| Long Name | Republic of Angola |
| Country Code | AO |
| Continent | Africa |
| Total Area | 1,246,700 sq km |
| Population | 32,522,339 |
| Language | Portuguese |
| Nationality | Angolan(s) |
Geography of Angola
As a country in Africa, with coordinates at 12 30 S, 18 30 E, Angola neighbors Democratic Republic of the Congo 2646 km (of which 225 km is the boundary of discontiguous Cabinda Province), Republic of the Congo 231 km, Namibia 1427 km, Zambia 1065 km. The terrain in Angola is described as narrow coastal plain rises abruptly to vast interior plateau, with an average elevation point of 1,112 m. The climate of Angola: semiarid in south and along coast to Luanda; north has cool, dry season (May to October) and hot, rainy season (November to April).
| Surface Total | 1,246,700 sq km |
| Land Surface | 1,246,700 sq km |
| Water Surface | 0 sq km |
| Land Boundaries | 5,369 km |
| Neighbor Countries | Democratic Republic of the Congo 2646 km (of which 225 km is the boundary of discontiguous Cabinda Province), Republic of the Congo 231 km, Namibia 1427 km, Zambia 1065 km |
| Coastline | 1,600 km |
| Lowest Elevation Point | Atlantic Ocean 0 m |
| Highest Elevation Point | Moca 2,620 m |
Resources of Angola
The country enjoys many types of natural resources, with the main ones being petroleum, diamonds, iron ore, phosphates, copper, feldspar, gold, bauxite, uranium. The agricultural land occupies 47.50% of Angola, while the land covered with forests is estimated at 46.30%.
| Percent of Total Land | Surface Sq km | Data | |
| Agricultural Land | 47.50% | 592,183 sq km | 2016 est. |
| Irrigated Land | 860 sq km | 2014 | |
| Forest Land | 46.30% | 577,222 sq km | 2016 est. |
| Other Land | 6.20% | 77,295 sq km | 2016 est. |
Population of Angola
The population of the country is estimated at 32,522,339 people, with the biggest urban area having 8.330 million LUANDA (capital), 828,000 Lubango, 778,000 Cabinda (2020). Known as Angolan(s), the people from Angola come from diversified ethnic groups such as Ovimbundu 37%, Kimbundu 25%, Bakongo 13%, mestico (mixed European and native African) 2%, European 1%, other 22%. The official language is Portuguese. Religions: Roman Catholic 41.1%, Protestant 38.1%, other 8.6%, none 12.3% (2014 est.).
| Population | 32,522,339 |
| Nationality | Angolan(s) |
| Official Language | Portuguese |
| Other Languages | Portuguese 71.2% (official), Umbundu 23%, Kikongo 8.2%, Kimbundu 7.8%, Chokwe 6.5%, Nhaneca 3.4%, Nganguela 3.1%, Fiote 2.4%, Kwanhama 2.3%, Muhumbi 2.1%, Luvale 1%, other 3.6% (2014 est.) |
| Birth Rate | 42.7 births / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Death Rate | 8.5 deaths / 1000 population (2020 est.) |
| Urban Population | 66.80% of total population (2020) |
| Physicians Density | 0.21 physicians/1,000 population (2017) |
| Hospital Beds Density | n/a beds/1,000 population (n/a) |
Governing Type of Angola
Angola is a presidential republic. The legal system makes use of civil legal system based on Portuguese civil law; no judicial review of legislation.
| Governing Type | presidential republic |
| Citizenship by Birth | no |
| Citizenship by Descent | at least one parent must be a citizen of Angola |
| Dual Citizenship | no |
| Residency Requirement for Naturalization | 10 years |
| Suffrage Vote | 18 years of age; universal |
Economy of Angola
From a population total of 32,522,339, the labor force is 12.51 million (2017 est.). The main products in agriculture are: bananas, sugarcane, coffee, sisal, corn, cotton, cassava (manioc, tapioca), tobacco, vegetables, plantains; livestock; forest products; fish. Among the main industries considerable for the economy are: 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. Its exports cover crude oil, diamonds, refined petroleum products, coffee, sisal, fish and fish products, timber, cotton. The main import products are: machinery and electrical equipment, vehicles and spare parts; medicines, food, textiles, military goods.
| Exports | $33.07 billion (2017 est.) |
| Imports | $19.5 billion (2017 est.) |
| Export Partners | China 61.2%, India 13%, US 4.2% (2017) |
| Import Partners | Portugal 17.8%, China 13.5%, US 7.4%, South Africa 6.2%, Brazil 6.1%, UK 4% (2017) |
| GDP / Capita | $6,800 (2017 est.) |
| Electricity Production | 10.2 billion kWh (2016 est.) |
| Electrification Rate | population without electricity: 15 million (2013) |
| Internet Users | 2,622,403 |
| Internet Penetration Rate | 13.00% (July 2016 est.) |
For latest imports and exports data we recommend checking the website for the National Bank of Angola, statistics sectio
