 Angola — (ang gō´lə) |
About The People
Did You Know...... Angola is the seventh largest country in Africa. »» More
Fashion... Angolans express their artistic sense by creating beautiful hairstyles and headdresses. Western styl »» More
Socializing... In Angola , a regional or tribal sense of identity is often more important that the national se »» MoreFamily... Most of the people in Angola live in simple wooden or clay houses. In the towns and villa »» MoreSports & Recreation... Soccer is the most popular sport in Angola. Boys of all ages play it in the streets, ofte »» More | World Region: Africa
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Angola History
In 1482, when the Portuguese first landed in what is now northern
Angola, they encountered the Kingdom of the Congo, which stretched from
modern Gabon in the north to the Kwanza River in the south. Mbanza
Congo, the capital, had a population of 50,000 people. South of this
kingdom were various important states, of which the Kingdom of Ndongo,
ruled by the ngola (king), was most significant. Modern Angola derives
its name from the king of Ndongo. The Portuguese gradually took control
of the coastal strip throughout the 16th century by a series of
treaties and wars. The Dutch occupied Luanda during 1641-48, providing
a boost for anti-Portuguese states. In 1648, Brazilian-based Portuguese
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Capital Cities... Luanda
Population: 12,127,071
GDP: $110,300,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 1,246,700 (sq km) 481,351 (sq mi)
Currency: kwanza
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