Angola

 

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Annual Events:

Jan	Feb	Mar
Apr	May	Jun
Jul 4th of July Celebration	Aug	Sep Fall Fest
Oct	Nov	Dec

Currency:
The New Kwanza is the official currency of Angola. 1 New Kwanza (AOA) = 100 centimo

Dialing:
The international dialing code for Angola is +244

Provinces:
Angola is divided into eighteen provinces:
Bengo
Benguela
Bié
Cabinda
Cuando Cubango
Cuanza Norte
Cuanza Sul
Cunene
Huambo
Huíla
Luanda
Lunda Norte
Lunda Sul
Malanje
Moxico
Namibe
Uíge
Zaire

Bengo

 

Benguela

 

Bié

Cabinda

Cabinda is an exclave and province of Angola, a status that has been disputed by many political organizations in the territory. Cabinda produces hardwoods, coffee, cacao, rubber, and palm oil products.

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Cuando Cubango

 

Cuanza Norte

Cuanza Sul

Cunene

Cunene lies north of the Cunene River, that forms the border between Angola and Namibia.
In the National Park of Mupa, in the Province of Cunene, ostrich, elephant and hippopotamus can be found.

Huambo

Huambo is a province of Angola.It is one of the geographically smaller provinces, situated in the Central Region approximately 450 km south east of the capital, Luanda.  The most prominent peak in the province is Mt. Môco in Londuimbali, with 2,620 metres. The peak is the highest point in Angola.

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Huíla

The National Park of Bicuar, in the Province of Huila is the home of elephants, antelopes, elands, gnus and zebras.

Luanda

Around Luanda, the main places to visit are the fortress (containing the Museum of Armed Forces), the National Museum of Anthropology and the Museum of Slavery.
In the National Park of Quissama, South of Luanda, elephant, African antelope and wild boar can be found. The coastline of the park is used an egg laying ground for  sea turtles.

Lunda Norte

Lunda Sul

Malanje

The National Integral Park of Kwando and the National Park of Cangandala, in the province of Malange, is home to the black palanca, a species to be found only in Angola.

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Moxico

In the National Park of Kameia, in the Province of Moxico,lion, leopard, chacal, elephant and antelope can be found.

Namibe

In the National Park of Iona, in the Province of Namibe, zebra, elephant, leopard and rhinoceros roam freely.

Uíge

Zaire

 

4th of July Celebration
Angola’s annual 4th of July Celebration commemorates the nation’s birthday with a patriotic concert, fireworks, parade, games, food and family fun.

Fall Fest
Fall Fest is Angola’s largest event. Held annually over a weekend in September, Fall Fest includes a parade, crafts, food, family activities and a Civil War re-enactment.

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