ABOUT ANGOLA
Angola in Africa
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Angola is situated on the west coast of Africa |
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Map of Angola
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NORTH - Republic of Congo and Democratic Republic of Congo
WEST - Atlantic Ocean
EAST - Republic of Zambia
SOUTH - Republic of Namibia
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Country Statistics
Population: - Total: Approx. 14.35m (Growth 2.15%)
| | Luanda: | 4,965,000 |
| | Cabinda: | 330,000 |
| | Malange: | 889,700 |
| | Saurimo: | 216,000 |
| | Luena: | 471,000 |
| | Lobito: | 1,650,250 |
| | Huambo: | 2,262,000 |
| | Lubango: | 1,248,000 |
| | Namibe: | 330,000 |
| Languages: | Portuguese (Official), Bantu |
| Independence: | 11 November 1975 |
| Chief of State: | Presidente Jose Eduardo dos Santos |
| GDP: |
USD 85.30 Billion (Yr. 2010) |
| GDP Growth: |
1.60% (Yr. 2010) |
| GDP per Capita: |
USD 4.478 (Yr. 2010) |
| GDP per Sector: | Agriculture 9.60% / Industry 65.80% / Services 24.60% |
| Unemployment Rate: | 55% |
| Official Currency: | New Kwanza (NKz) |
| Exchange Rate: |
US$1 = 94.1996 NKz (March 2011) |
| Trading currency: | US Dollars |
| Inflation Rate: |
14.50% (Yr. 2010) |
| Current Account Balance: |
USD 2.089 Billion (Yr. 2010) |
| Demographic density: | 9.6 habitants/Km² |
| Demographic growth: | 2.90%/year |
| Public Debt/PIB: |
20.30% |
| Total External Debt: |
USD 17.98 Billion |
| Employment structure: | Primary sector 68.50%; Secondary 4.50%; Tertiary 26.80% |
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| Principal exports: |
Crude oil, diamonds, Refined Petroleum Products, other minerals, timber, fish, coffee, cotton and sisal. |
| Principal imports: |
Foodstuffs, beverages, plant products, electrical equipment, military equipment, vehicles and spare vehicle parts. |
| Main trading partners: |
Brazil, South Africa, Belgium, Portugal, Spain, Germany, China, India, France and USA. |
| Main Ports: |
Luanda, Lobito and Namibe. |
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Economic Indicators
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2007 |
2008 |
2009 |
2010 |
| GDP (US$bn) |
60.40 |
84.20 |
75.50 |
85.30 |
| Real GDP Growth |
23.9 |
13.8 |
2.4 |
1.6 |
| Inflation% |
12.2 |
12.5 |
13.7 |
14.5 |
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