Information of Angola |
Capital: The capital city of Angola is Luanda
Official Language: The official language of Angola is Portuguese. However in certain areas Kimbundu, Umbundu and Bantu are also spoken.
Currency: The currency of Angola is Kwanza
Angola is located in south-central Africa. It borders Namibia, Zambia and the Republic of Congo. The full name of the country is Republic of Angola and it covers an area of 1,246,700 square km with a population of 11,300,000. It was earlier a Portuguese colony and has a large quantity of natural resources. Oil and diamond are the major resources here and the country is a democracy. Angola is the world's twenty-third largest country and has one of the fastest growing economies in Africa as well as the world. |
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Major Cities of Angola
The major cities of Angola are:
· Luanda
· Benguela
· Huambo
· Lobito
· Namibe
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Tourist Attractions of Angola
The Tunda-Vala Volcanic Fissure is one of the major attractions of this country.
The beaches of Namibe are another place worth visiting and a large number of tourists' go there.
In the capital city of Luanda, the major places to visit are the beautiful fortresses comprising of the Museum of Armed Forces and also the National Museum of Anthropology. |
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Another place to visit is the Humbi-Humbi Art Gallery offering cultural delight to the commoners.
The Museum of Slavery located in the coastal region of Luanda gives an insight into the tales of slavery.
Towards the southern end of Luanda is the Palmeirinhas which is a deserted beach which is very beautiful.
Kissama National Park is located south of Luanda and varieties of wild animals can be seen here.
At the end of the rainy season the Calandula Waterfalls are the most beautiful place to visit. |
Accommodation at Angola
Some of the top rated hotels of Angola are:
· Potawatomi Inn Resort and Conf. Center - is the rank 1 hotel in Angola providing all the facilities of present day hotels.
· Ramada Inn of Angola - is a three star hotel with an accommodation of 149rooms.
· Best Western Angola Inn - is another popular hotel.
· Le Presidente Meridien Hotel - is a five star hotel.
· Hotel Tropico - is a four star hotel situated in Luanda.
· Hotel Alvalade - is a four star hotel located in Luanda.
Precautions in Angola
The Provinces of southern and northern region of Luanda should not be visited by the travelers because crime has emerged as a great problem in Luanda. Moreover there is a lack of communication as well as infrastructure in this country which is quite hazardous for the tourists'. Recently there was an outbreak of Cholera in this country; hence the tourists have also to take care about their health and hygiene while going to Angola.
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