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General Information
Official Name : Republic of Angola
​Date of Independence : November 11, 1975, after a long struggle against Portuguese colonial rule.
System of Government : The President of the Republic is simultaneously Head of State and Head of Government. Current President: João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço , Vice-President: Esperança Maria Eduardo da Costa
Flag: Two horizontal bands – red (upper half) and black (lower half).
In the centre: a toothed wheel, a machete, and a star, all in yellow. The red colour symbolizes the blood shed by nationalists, and the black symbolizes the African continent.
National Insignia / Coat of Arms: The insignia is a circular wheel, maize, coffee and cotton, symbols of industrial and agricultural work (open book above), a star (progress and solidarity), a machete (work and fight), and a golden star (progress and solidarity).
​​Area : approximately 1,246,700 km2.
Provinces: Angola is divided into 21 provinces: Bengo, Benguela, Bié, Cabinda, Cuando Cubango, Cuanza Norte, Cuanza Sul, Cunene, Huambo, Huíla, Luanda, Lunda-Norte; Lunda-Sul; Malanje; Moxico; Namibe; Uíge; and Zaire.
​Capital: Luanda
Location: Southern Africa, bordered by the Atlantic Ocean, DRC, Zambia, and Namibia.
Main Geographical Features: Serra da Leba, Mount Moco (highest point, at 2,620m).
Climate: Tropical, with savanna, semi-arid, and humid variations.
Currency: Kwanza, name acquired from the main river in Angola, the Kwanza River.
Population: estimated at 35 Million.
Giant Sable Antelope (Palanca Negra Gigante) is considered the national symbol of Angola.
Music: Kizomba, Kuduro, Semba.
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Angola is Waiting to Be Discovered
It remains relatively off the beaten track, though it’s full of world-class natural wonders, wildlife, and cultural heritage. The idea of Angola as a “secret uncovered”: as the country steps confidently onto the global tourism stage, now is the moment to explore before the crowds.
Nature & Adventure
Wildlife without the crowds: intimate safari experiences in vast, recovering wilderness such as Kissama National Park (elephants, giraffes, rare species) and Iona National Park.
Natural wonders: Kalandula Falls (majestic, remote), surreal rock formations (such as Pungo Andongo), dramatic escarpments like Tundavala Gap.
Coastal wilderness: 1,600 km+ of largely untouched Atlantic coastline, remote islands like Ilha dos Tigres.
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Desert landscapes: the Namibe Desert meets the sea, and Iona’s dunes, canyons, and night skies.
Hiking & exploration: trekking in Iona, scenic viewpoints such as Miradouro da Lua.
Culture, History & Heritage
Deep cultural resonance: tracing the history of ancient kingdoms (e.g., M’banza Kongo, former Kingdom of Kongo).
Portuguese colonial legacy: architecture, forts, museums (e.g., Fortress of São Miguel in Luanda).
Music & dance: the heartbeat of semba and kizomba in the cities, especially Luanda.
Independence story: celebrating the 50-year journey since independence, a narrative of resilience, rebirth, and forward momentum.
Urban & Coastal Energy
Luanda: a dynamic, modern African capital, creative, vibrant nightlife, cuisine, cityscape.
Coastal towns: colonial architecture, seafood, Atlantic sunsets, relaxed beach escapes.
True Pioneer Spirit / Authentic Discovery
Travel in Angola is for the intrepid, the curious, the ones who prefer to explore unmarked trails, engage with remote communities, and feel like true explorers. Be among the first - don’t just visit, but discover.
Sustainable Vision & Infrastructure
Angola is investing in infrastructure, improving access, and focusing on sustainable tourism as it opens up.