Luanda, Angola is the capital and largest city of the country. It is the administrative center and also the main seaport of Angola. Luanda is one of the most expensive cities in the country and also one of the leading tourist destinations in Angola.
Geography of Luanda
The city is divided into two parts, the lower Luanda (baixa de luanda,) which is the old city and the Upper Luanda (cidade alta), the new part of the city. The lower Luanda is located near the port and has narrow streets as well as old colonial buildings. The city is home to most of the educational institutions of Angola, which include the private Catholic University of Angola and the public University of Agostinho Neto. The colonial Governor's Palace and also the Estadio da Cidadela which is the main stadium of Angola with a seating capacity of 60,000 are also located in Luanda.
The capital city has a tropical climate zone, with annual average temperature rising to 24.4 degree Celsius. The average annual rainfall is 368 millimeters. The hottest months in Luanda when the temperature rises to 27 degree centigrade are from February till April. The coldest months when the temperature drops to 20 degree centigrade are from July to August.
People of Luanda
The people of Luanda speak mainly Portuguese, though Bantu dialect is also widely spoken. A small population exists who are of European origin. The people are mainly of African ethnic groups of Ovimbundu, Kimbundu and Bakongo tribes.
Economy of Luanda
There is a modern natural harbor in Luanda. The main exporting items include coffee, sugar, iron cotton and salt. The processing industry found in the capital city includes processed foods, textiles, cement, beverages, plastic products, metal ware, cigarettes, shoes and construction materials.
Transportation in Luanda
The main international airport of the country is Quatro de Fevereiro Airport, which is the largest airport in Angola. The port in Luanda serves all the major destinations of the world. The Luanda railway starts from the capital and goes east to Malanje. The railway system was severely damaged during the war but today it has been renovated and developed.
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