Country Profile

Formal Name: Republic of Angola
Local Name: República de Angola
Government: Presidential republic
Structure: 18 provinces (províncias) & 163 municipalities (municípios)
Formation: 1975 (independence from Portugal)
Flag: National Flag of Angola
Anthem: Angola Avante! (Forward Angola!)
Languages: Portuguese
Population: 19 million
Area: 1,246,700 km2 (23rd)
Currency: Kwanza (AOA)
Capital: Luanda (5 million)
Codes: .ao (internet), +244 (phone)