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Facts
| Also Known As | Republica de Angola • Republic of Angola |
|---|---|
| Head Of State And Government | President: João Lourenço |
| Capital | Luanda |
| Population | (2026 est.) 37,252,000 |
| Form Of Government | unitary multiparty republic with one legislative house (National Assembly [220])1 |
| Official Language | Portuguese |
| Official Religion | none |
| Official Name | República de Angola (Republic of Angola) |
| Total Area (Sq Km) | 1,246,700 |
| Total Area (Sq Mi) | 481,353 |
| Monetary Unit | kwanza (AOA) |
| Population Rank | (2025) 42 |
| Population Projection 2030 | 41,835,000 |
| Density: Persons Per Sq Mi | (2026) 77.4 |
| Density: Persons Per Sq Km | (2026) 29.9 |
| Urban-Rural Population | Urban: (2024) 69.3% • Rural: (2024) 30.7% |
| Life Expectancy At Birth | Male: (2022) 60.1 years • Female: (2022) 64.2 years |
| Literacy: Percentage Of Population Age 15 And Over Literate | Male: (2022) 83% • Female: (2022) 63% |
| Gni (U.S.$ ’000,000) | (2023) 78,049 |
| Gni Per Capita (U.S.$) | (2023) 2,120 |
| 1New constitution promulgated on February 5, 2010; the post of prime minister was abolished at this time. | |
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National anthem of Angola
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