ANGOLA – Country Information

Population:
Angola has a population of 32,522,339 people as of 2020.

Size:
1,246,701 sq km / 481,354 sq mi (almost twice the size of Texas)

Capital City:
Luanda is the capital city of Angola.

Ethnic Groups:
37% Ovimbundu
25% Kimbundu
13% Bakongo
25% Other

Religion:
41.1% Roman Catholic
38.1% Protestant
20.8% Other / Non-religious

Languages:
Portuguese (official)

There are many tribal languages that are widely spoken. Umbundu is the most common tribal language.

Geography:
Angola has a narrow coastal plain that rises abruptly to a vast interior plateau.

Economy:
Angola is focused on its oil industry as the primary source of income.

Important Facts:
Angola gained their independence from Portugal on November 11, 1975.