Presentation of Angola : Geography

Country's official name :

Angola

Capital:

Luanda

Population of :

Luanda (6,759,400) ; Benguela (1,083,400)

Area:

1,246,700 km²

Type of Climate :

The country has a number of distinct climatic regions, including a tropical jungle in the north, the drier and cooler central highlands, and the southern arid belt, which is influenced by its proximity to the Kalahari Desert. The best time to visit Angola is during the drier and cooler months, from June to September.

Local Time:

It is %T:%M %A In Luanda

Summer Time Period :

None

Official Language:

Portuguese

Other Languages Spoken:

Bantu and other African languages like Ovimbundu, Kimbundu, Bakongo, Mestico (mixed European and native African), etc. English speakers are rare, except among the senior management of oil and petrol companies.

Business Language(s):

The language of business is Portuguese, but managers of large companies speak English.

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