Angola
Republic of Angola
People: Angolan
Angola is located in Middle Africa and has a population of around 36.2 million. Its capital city is Luanda, and the most widely spoken official language is Portuguese.
By the numbers, Angola is the 41st most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.45% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 22nd out of 196, with a population density of roughly 29 people per km².
Facts last checked 31 August 2026.
Angola — key facts at a glance
| Official Name | Republic of Angola |
|---|---|
| Capital City | Luanda |
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | Middle Africa |
| Population | 36,170,961 |
| Area | 1,246,700 km² |
| Currency | Angolan kwanza (AOA) Kz |
| Official Language | Portuguese |
| Dialling Code | +244 |
| Internet TLD | .ao |
| Timezone | UTC+01:00 |
| Drives on the | Right side |
| Emergency Number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| ISO Code | AO / AGO |
| Borders | Republic of the Congo, DR Congo, Zambia, Namibia |
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Frequently Asked Questions about Angola
What is the capital and currency of Angola?
The capital of Angola is Luanda and the currency is the Angolan kwanza (AOA), symbol Kz.
What is the capital of Angola?
The capital of Angola is Luanda.
What currency does Angola use?
Angola uses the Angolan kwanza (AOA, symbol: Kz).
What language do they speak in Angola?
The official language of Angola is Portuguese.
What is the dialling code for Angola?
The international dialling code for Angola is +244.
What side of the road does Angola drive on?
Angola drives on the right-hand side of the road.
Countries bordering Angola
Republic of the Congo
DR Congo
Zambia
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