Angola

Angola is a large country on the west coast of southern Africa. It has tropical rainforests, wide savannas, and even a desert. Angola is rich in oil and diamonds and has a unique mix of African and Portuguese culture.

Land and People

About 35 million people live in Angola. The capital is Luanda. Angola has a long Atlantic coast, the Namib Desert in the south, and rainforests in the north. The Okavango River begins in Angola before flowing to Botswana.

Culture and Fun Facts

Portuguese is the official language because Portugal once ruled Angola. Kuduro is a high-energy music and dance style from Angola. People eat funje, a thick porridge made from cassava flour. Angola is one of Africa's largest oil producers.

Fun Facts

• Angola is the second largest Portuguese-speaking country in the world after Brazil.
• Kuduro music from Angola has become popular around the world.
• Angola has giant sable antelopes that are found nowhere else on Earth.

Did You Know?

The giant sable antelope is found only in Angola and is the country's national symbol. It has magnificent curved horns that can grow over 5 feet long. It was thought to be extinct for decades until a small group was found in a remote park.