Angola, officially the Republic of Angola, is located on the Atlantic Coast of southwestern Africa. Angolan territory is surrounded by Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north and northeast, Zambia to the east and Namibia to the south while the exclave province of Cabinda is encircled by the Republic of the Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The capital of the country is Luanda, which is located on the costal plain of Angola. A previous Portuguese colony, Angola shares its cultural aspects with Portugal. Situated in the equatorial zone the country is rich in natural resources.
People of Angola
More than a hundred different tribes and dialects are found in Angola. Although Portuguese is the official language many Angolans prefer to speak in their local languages. Ovimbundu, Mbundu and the Bakongo are the three major ethnic groups in the country. A small numbers of Mestico people are also living here. Mesticos are mixed descendants of African and Europeans.
Culture in Angola
Angola had been ruled by the Portuguese for over 500 years, which is clearly evident in Angolan culture, tradition and way of life. The rich Culture in Angola is actually a fusion of Portuguese and native Bantu culture. In turn Angola has also been able to influence Portuguese culture as Angolan cuisine and Capoeira Angola are part of everyday life of today’s Portugal.
Economy of Angola
Angola is rich in natural resources. The economy of Angola is largely based on agriculture. Angola’s natural oil resources and coffee and diamond industries make it one of the richest countries in Africa. But, unfortunately the long-drawn-out civil war has affected the country’s economy to a great extent. Over 50% of the population lives on agriculture. A wide variety of crops produced in Angola include coffee, corn, bananas, sugarcane and an indigenous root called cassava. Diamond mining plays a key role in earning revenue in Angola.
Geography of Angola
Angola can be divided into four distinct geographic regions. The rain forest covers the north and the province of Cabinda while dry coastal lowland stretching from Luanda to Namibia is an integral part of the topography of Angola. You will also find a wet highland and a dry savanna in the interior of Angolan territory. The Zambezi River and many of the tributaries of Congo River have originated from various parts of Angola resulting in lush vegetation throughout the country. Like the other equatorial tropical countries Angola also experiences distinctive rainy and dry seasons alternatively. A short rainy season lasts from February to April. It is followed by summer lasting from May through October. Summers are very hot and dry in Angola while winters are quite pleasant.
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