Angola is a country rich in natural resources and is the 2nd largest oil and diamond producer in sub-saharan Africa.
Angola is twice the size of Texas, and the seventh largest country in Africa.
Angola is in Southern Africa, with a population of 31 million people. Its capital is Luanda, and the currency is Kwanza. The official language in Angola is Portuguese.
They celebrate many holidays including:
- New Year’s Day (Jan 1)
- Liberation Day (Feb 4)
- Carnival Tuesday (Date Varies)
- Women’s Day (Mar 09)
- Peace Day (Apr 4)
- Good Friday (Date Varies)
- Easter Sunday (Date Varies)
- Labor Day (May 1)
- National Heroes’ Day (Sep 18)
- All Souls’ Day (Nov 2)
- Independence Day (Nov 11)
- Christmas Day and Family Day (Dec 25)
It has one world heritage site which is Mbanza Kongo, Vestiges of the Capital of the former Kingdom of Kongo.
It also has ten national parks including:
Want to learn more? Check out Angola’s tourism website!
Also Check out the National Museum of Natural History of Angola and the National Museum of Anthropology.
