Angola 🇦🇴 is a fascinating country located in Middle Africa, part of the Africa region. Officially known as Republic of Angola, it is home to roughly 37.9 million people and covers an area of about 1,246,700 square kilometres.
On this page you will find a complete profile of Angola — its capital Luanda, its people and languages, the money used there, where it sits on the world map, and plenty of facts worth remembering the next time the country comes up in a quiz.
Angola on the map
Angola lies in Middle Africa, in the Africa region of the world. Measuring roughly 1,246,700 square kilometres, it ranks 24th in the world by total area.
Angola has a coastline as well as land borders with Congo, DR Congo, Zambia and Namibia — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
Luanda serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Angola has to offer.
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Population and languages of Angola
Angola is home to approximately 37.9 million residents — the 40th largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Angolans.
The main language spoken here is Portuguese. Learning even a handful of phrases before a visit goes a long way with locals.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Angola rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Practical information about Angola
The official currency is the Angolan kwanza (AOA, symbol Kz). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Angola is +244. Websites from the country typically use the .ao internet domain.
If Angola came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Luanda) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Angola shares borders with 4 countries:
Fun facts about Angola
- Angola's flag emoji is 🇦🇴 — its two-letter country code is AO and its three-letter code is AGO.
- Angola covers 1,246,700 km², ranking 24th in the world by area.
- With about 37.9 million people, Angola holds the 40th spot in the world population ranking.
- Angola is a member state of the United Nations.
- Angola shares borders with 4 countries.
Angola — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Angola?
- The capital of Angola is Luanda.
- What is the population of Angola?
- Angola has a population of approximately 37,885,849 people, ranking 40th in the world.
- Where is Angola located?
- Angola is located in Middle Africa, part of the Africa region.
- What language is spoken in Angola?
- The main language spoken in Angola is Portuguese.
- What currency is used in Angola?
- Angola uses the Angolan kwanza (AOA).
