Angola
Angola is rebuilding its country after the end of a 27-year civil war in 2002. Fighting between the Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), led by Jose Eduardo DOS SANTOS, and the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA), led by Jonas SAVIMBI, followed independence from Portugal in 1975. Peace seemed imminent in 1992 when Angola held national elections, but UNITA renewed fighting after being beaten by the MPLA at the polls. Up to 1.5 million lives may have been lost - and 4 million people displaced - in the quarter century of fighting. SAVIMBI's death in 2002 ended UNITA's insurgency and strengthened the MPLA's hold on power. While President DOS SANTOS had pledged to hold legislative elections in 2007, he has since announced that legislative elections will be held in 2008, with Presidential elections planned for 2009. A specific election timetable has yet to be established.
Languages & Population
Approximate Population: 12,263,596 (July 2007 est.)
Nationality (Noun): Angolan(s)
Nationality (Adjective): Angolan
Official Language(s): Portuguese
Major Languages Spoken: Kwanyama, Portuguese
Country Facts
Country Name (long form): Republic of Angola
Country Name (short form): Angola
Country Name (local long form): Republica de Angola
Country Name (local short form): Angola
Name of Capital: Luanda
UTC Time Difference (from capital): UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC during Standard Time)
Countries Near by, and Bordering Angola: Zambia, Namibia, St. Helena, Congo, Congo Dem. Rep. of
Land Area: 1246700 sq km
Comparative Area: slightly less than twice the size of Texas
Total Land Boundry: 5,198 km
Coastline: 1,600 km
National Holiday: Independence Day, 11 November (1975)
International Phone Code: 244
Currency Code: kwanza (AOA)
Internet Country Code: .ao
US Embassy Location: number 32 Rua Houari Boumedienne (in the Miramar area of Luanda), Luanda
US Embassy Mailing Address: international mail: Caixa Postal 6468, Luanda; pouch: US Embassy Luanda, US Department of State, 2550 Luanda Place, Washington, DC 20521-2550
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