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.
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 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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