World Context: Angola

Source and mapping status

This page maps the site registry entry “Angola” to the supplied dataset entity “Angola.” Mapping status: exact-name. The source is a frozen 2025 snapshot; dates embedded in individual fields remain controlling.

• Source entity count: 1.
• Selected public fields present: 19.
• Independent corroboration in this page: none.

Place and environment

Location: Southern Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Namibia and Democratic Republic of the Congo Area: total : 1,246,700 sq km; land: 1,246,700 sq km; water: 0 sq km Climate: semiarid in south and along coast to Luanda; north has cool, dry season (May to October) and hot, rainy season (November to April) Terrain: narrow coastal plain rises abruptly to vast interior plateau Natural hazards: locally heavy rainfall causes periodic flooding on the plateau Environmental issues: overuse of pastures and subsequent soil erosion; desertification; deforestation of tropical rainforest from international demand for timber and domestic use as fuel; loss of biodiversity; soil erosion contributing to water pollution and siltation of rivers and dams; inadequate supplies of potable water

Population, settlement, and language context

Population: total: 38,984,796 (2025 est.); male: 19,115,781; female: 19,869,015 Population distribution: most people live in the western half of the country; urban areas account for the highest concentrations of people, particularly the capital of Luanda Urbanization: urban population: 68.7% of total population (2023); rate of urbanization: 4.04% annual rate of change (2020-25 est.) Languages: Portuguese 71.2% (official), Umbundu 23%, Kikongo 8.2%, Kimbundu 7.8%, Chokwe 6.5%, Nhaneca 3.4%, Nganguela 3.1%, Fiote 2.4%, Kwanhama 2.3%, Muhumbi 2.1%, Luvale 1%, other 3.6% (2014 est.); note : shares sum to more than 100% because some respondents gave more than one answer on the census

Public and legal context

Capital: name: Luanda; geographic coordinates: 8 50 S, 13 13 E; time difference: UTC+1 (6 hours ahead of Washington, DC, during Standard Time); daylight saving time: does not observe daylight savings time; etymology: the Portuguese named the city São Paulo da Assunção de Loanda (Saint Paul of the Assumption of Loanda); over time, it was shortened to "Luanda," which may derive from a Bantu word meaning "tax" or "duty," in reference to local people paying their dues to the king of the Congo Government type: presidential republic Legal system: civil legal system based on Portuguese civil law; no judicial review of legislation

Economy and connectivity context

Economic overview: middle-income, oil-dependent African economy; widespread poverty; rising inflation and currency depreciation; seeking diversification through agricultural production; significant corruption in public institutions; major infrastructure investments from China and US; exited OPEC in 2023 Industries: petroleum; diamonds, iron ore, phosphates, feldspar, bauxite, uranium, and gold; cement; basic metal products; fish processing; food processing, brewing, tobacco products, sugar; textiles; ship repair Electricity access: electrification - total population: 48.5% (2022 est.); electrification - urban areas: 76.2%; electrification - rural areas: 7.3% (2018 est.) Internet users: percent of population: 45% (2023 est.) Airports: 107 (2025) Ports: total ports: 21 (2024); large: 0; medium: 0; small: 8; very small: 13; ports with oil terminals: 17; key ports: Cabinda, Estrela Oil Field, Lobito, Luanda, Malongo Oil Terminal, Namibe, Palanca Terminal, Takula Terminal

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