Angola
Republic of Angola
Africa · Middle Africa
Location on the World Map
Famous Personality
Agostinho Neto
leader
He was Angola's first president and a central figure in the country's independence movement.
Local Delicacy
Muamba de galinha
A rich chicken stew commonly made with palm oil, okra, and spices.
National Symbols
Famous Landmark & Geography
Kalandula Falls
These dramatic waterfalls are among the largest and most famous in Africa.
Agriculture & Produce
Cassava is a major staple grown across much of Angola and is central to food security.
Bananas are widely grown and Angola has been one of the larger banana producers in southern Africa.
Major Cities
Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)
Major Airports
Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)
The dikanza scraper is a signature rhythm instrument in Angolan semba and related styles.
Ngoma drums are foundational in Angolan ceremonial, dance, and community music.
Marimba traditions are strongly rooted in parts of Angola and neighboring cultural regions.
Guitar plays a major role in semba, kizomba, and modern Angolan popular music.
This lamellophone is used in traditional Angolan music for melodic and rhythmic patterns.
Major Rivers
Bordering Countries
Traditional Dress
Traditional Angolan dress (illustration)