{"id":6127,"date":"2023-11-20T23:48:56","date_gmt":"2023-11-20T18:18:56","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/?p=6127"},"modified":"2023-11-20T23:48:59","modified_gmt":"2023-11-20T18:18:59","slug":"angola","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/angola\/","title":{"rendered":"Angola and its 66 important Details for UPSC, PSC and Other Competitive Exams"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div id=\"ez-toc-container\" class=\"ez-toc-v2_0_82_2 counter-hierarchy ez-toc-counter ez-toc-grey ez-toc-container-direction\">\n<div class=\"ez-toc-title-container\">\n<p class=\"ez-toc-title\" style=\"cursor:inherit\">Table of Contents<\/p>\n<span class=\"ez-toc-title-toggle\"><a href=\"#\" class=\"ez-toc-pull-right ez-toc-btn ez-toc-btn-xs ez-toc-btn-default ez-toc-toggle\" aria-label=\"Toggle Table of Content\"><span class=\"ez-toc-js-icon-con\"><span class=\"\"><span class=\"eztoc-hide\" style=\"display:none;\">Toggle<\/span><span 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href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/angola\/#Angola_and_its_Details_Like_Capital_GDP_Currency_Geography_Economy_Defence_Culture_Natural_resources_Habitat_Sports_and_all_you_want_to_know_for_UPSC_PSC_and_Other_Competitive_Exams\" >Angola and its Details Like , Capital, GDP, Currency, Geography, Economy, Defence, Culture, Natural resources, Habitat, Sports and all you want to know for UPSC, PSC and Other Competitive Exams.<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-2\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/angola\/#Angola_and_its_Basic_Details\" >Angola and its Basic Details :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-3\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/angola\/#Geography_of_Angola\" >Geography of Angola :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-4\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/angola\/#Economy_of_Angola\" >Economy of Angola :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-5\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/angola\/#Defence_Power_of_Angola\" >Defence Power of Angola :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-6\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/angola\/#Cultural_of_Angola\" >Cultural of Angola :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-7\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/angola\/#Sports_in_Angola\" >Sports in Angola :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-8\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/angola\/#Natural_Habitat_and_wild_life_of_Angola\" >Natural Habitat and wild life of Angola :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-9\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/angola\/#Biggest_in_the_Angola\" >Biggest in the Angola :<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-2'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-10\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/angola\/#Brief_History_Of_Angola\" >Brief History Of Angola :<\/a><ul class='ez-toc-list-level-3' ><li class='ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-11\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/angola\/#Ancient_Angola\" >Ancient Angola:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-12\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/angola\/#Medieval_Period\" >Medieval Period:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-13\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/angola\/#Modern_Era\" >Modern Era:<\/a><\/li><li class='ez-toc-page-1 ez-toc-heading-level-3'><a class=\"ez-toc-link ez-toc-heading-14\" href=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/world-gk\/angola\/#Recent_History\" >Recent History:<\/a><\/li><\/ul><\/li><\/ul><\/nav><\/div>\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Angola_and_its_Details_Like_Capital_GDP_Currency_Geography_Economy_Defence_Culture_Natural_resources_Habitat_Sports_and_all_you_want_to_know_for_UPSC_PSC_and_Other_Competitive_Exams\"><\/span>Angola and its Details Like , Capital, GDP, Currency, Geography, Economy, Defence, Culture, Natural resources, Habitat, Sports and all you want to know for UPSC, PSC and Other Competitive Exams.<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full is-resized\" id=\"Flag-of-Angola\"><img fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Flag-of-Angola.jpg\" alt=\"Flag of Angola\" class=\"wp-image-6128\" width=\"840\" height=\"704\" title=\"Flag of Angola\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Flag-of-Angola.jpg 940w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Flag-of-Angola-300x251.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Flag-of-Angola-768x644.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/Flag-of-Angola-150x126.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 840px) 100vw, 840px\" \/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Angola_and_its_Basic_Details\"><\/span>Angola and its Basic Details :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Attribute<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Name of the country<\/td><td>Angola<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Capital<\/td><td>Luanda<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Independence day<\/td><td>November 11, 1975<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Major religions<\/td><td>Christianity, Indigenous beliefs<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Currency<\/td><td>Angolan Kwanza (AOA)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Continent<\/td><td>Africa<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Famous cities<\/td><td>Luanda, Huambo, Lobito, Benguela, Kuito<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 10 Famous persons<\/td><td>Agostinho Neto, Jos\u00e9 Eduardo dos Santos, Jonas Savimbi, Holden Roberto, Ant\u00f3nio Agostinho Neto, Isabel dos Santos, Jos\u00e9 Eduardo dos Santos, Samakuva Isa\u00edas, Lopo do Nascimento, Jo\u00e3o Louren\u00e7o<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Type of government<\/td><td>Unitary dominant-party presidential republic<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main wars fought<\/td><td>Angolan War of Independence, Angolan Civil War<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>GDP<\/td><td>$88.5 billion (2020)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>5 popular tourist places<\/td><td>1. Kissama National Park, 2. Benguela, 3. Dilolo Lake, 4. Iona National Park, 5. M&#8217;banza-Kongo<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Angola , Its Capital, Independence Day, Currency, Major religions, Continent, Top 5 Famous cities, Top 10 Famous persons, type of government, main wars fought, GDP, 5 popular tourist places<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Geography_of_Angola\"><\/span>Geography of Angola :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Geography<\/td><td>Located in southwestern Africa<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Area<\/td><td>Approximately 1.25 million square kilometers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Population<\/td><td>Over 30 million people (as of last estimate)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Mountain Ranges<\/td><td>Serra da Chela, Chela Range, Chiumbe Range, Humpata Range, Serra da Leba<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Mountain Peaks<\/td><td>Mount Moco, Mount Soqueco, Mount Navil, Mount Calandula, Tundavala<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Rivers<\/td><td>Cuanza River, Cunene River, Cuando River, Longa River, Cuango River<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Lakes<\/td><td>Lake Dilolo, Lake Amalia, Lake Arco, Lake Chipembe, Lake Dilanda<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Deserts<\/td><td>Namib Desert (partial extension), Desert of Bicuar<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Plateau<\/td><td>Planalto Plateau<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Volcanoes<\/td><td>No active volcanoes<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Crops and Vegetation<\/td><td>Coffee, Corn, Cotton, Cassava, Tobacco<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Beaches<\/td><td>Mussulo Island Beach, Palmeirinhas Beach, Praia Morena, Baia Azul Beach, Praia da Caota<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Neighboring Countries<\/td><td>Namibia, Zambia, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Nearby Seas and Oceans<\/td><td>Atlantic Ocean<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Length of Coastline<\/td><td>Approximately 1,600 kilometers<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Natural Resources<\/td><td>Petroleum, Diamonds, Iron Ore, Phosphates, Copper<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Geography of the Angola, Area in Square Kilometers, Population, 5 Main mountain range, 5 main mountain peeks, 5 Main Rivers, Main lakes, Deserts, plateau and Volcanoes, 5 Main Crops and vegetation, Main Beaches, Neighbouring countries which share boundaries, Nearby Sea and oceans, length of Coast line, top 5 Natural resources.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Economy_of_Angola\"><\/span>Economy of Angola :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Major Industries<\/td><td>Petroleum, Diamonds, Mining, Agriculture, Fisheries<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Revenue Sources<\/td><td>Oil exports, Diamonds, Agriculture exports, Tax revenues, Foreign aid<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 10 Companies<\/td><td>Sonangol, Endiama, Chevron, BP, Total, ExxonMobil, De Beers, Eni, Chevron, Glencore<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Per Capita Income<\/td><td>Varies significantly across regions and socioeconomic groups<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Imports<\/td><td>Machinery, Vehicles, Electronics, Pharmaceuticals, Iron and Steel<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top 5 Exports<\/td><td>Crude Oil, Diamonds, Refined Petroleum, Coffee, Fish<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Total Gold Reserves<\/td><td>Significant but exact figures may vary<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Economy of the Angola, 5 Major Industries, 5 main revenue sources, top 10 Companies, Per capita income, Top 5 imports, Top 5 exports, Total Gold Reserves.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Defence_Power_of_Angola\"><\/span>Defence Power of Angola :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Defence Budget<\/td><td>$1.2 billion (in 2022)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Army Personnel<\/td><td>Approximately 117,000 (as of 2018)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Air Force Personnel<\/td><td>6,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Navy Personnel<\/td><td>Approximately 1,000<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Defence Imports<\/td><td>$46,000,000 (in 2022, SIPRI trend indicator value)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Defence Exports<\/td><td>Approximately negligible<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Defence of the Angola, Size of Defence budget, Total number of Army Personals, Total Number of Air Force Personals, Total number of Navy Personals, Total Defence Imports, Total Defence Export.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Cultural_of_Angola\"><\/span>Cultural of Angola :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Main Festivals<\/td><td>Luanda Island Festival, Festas da Cidade de Benguela, Sumbe Cultural Week, Carnival of Luanda, Ngola Festival<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Religious Places<\/td><td>Roman Catholic Cathedral of Luanda, Grande Sinagoga de Luanda, Mosque of Luanda, Church of the Holy Spirit, Kalandula Falls Shrine<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Arts and Dances<\/td><td>Kizomba, Semba, Rebita, Kuduro, Masemba<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Languages<\/td><td>Portuguese (Official), Umbundu, Kikongo, Kimbundu, Tchokwe<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Famous Food and Cuisines<\/td><td>Muamba de galinha (Chicken Muamba), Moamba de galinha, Calulu, Funge, Mufete<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>UNESCO Protected Buildings<\/td><td>Mbanza Kongo, Ruins of the Old City of M&#8217;banza-Kongo, Cidade Velha de Kilwa, M&#8217;banza Congo, Ruins of Kulumbimbi<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Cultural, 5 Main Festivals, 5 main religious places, main arts and Dances, Main Languages, Famous food and Cuisines, 5 UNSCO Protected Buildings.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Sports_in_Angola\"><\/span>Sports in Angola :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th><strong>Category<\/strong><\/th><th><strong>Information<\/strong><\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>National Game<\/td><td>Soccer<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Sports<\/td><td>Soccer, Basketball, Handball, Athletics, Volleyball<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top Athletes<\/td><td>Fabrice Alcebiades Maieco (football player), Fl\u00e1vio da Silva Amado (football player), H\u00e9lder Wander Sousa de Azevedo Costa (football player), N\u00fario Domingos Matias Fortuna (football player).<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Top Sports Achievements<\/td><td>They have won the FIBA Africa Championship for Women twice, in 2003 and 2011. Angola has produced some of the best basketball players in the world, such as former NBA player, Carlos Morais. In athletics, Angola has won several medals at the Olympic Games, including gold medals in the 400m and 800m in 2004.<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Sports of the Angola, National Game, Main Sports, top athletes, Top Sports Achievements.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Natural_Habitat_and_wild_life_of_Angola\"><\/span>Natural Habitat and wild life of Angola :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>National Animal<\/td><td>Giant Sable Antelope<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>National Bird<\/td><td>Red-crested Turaco<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Main Forests<\/td><td>Maiombe Forest, Cabinda; Mavinga, Cuando Cubango; Chimalavera, Uige; Luanda Forests<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Recognized Natural Habitats<\/td><td>Kissama National Park, Iona National Park, Qui\u00e7ama National Park, Cangandala National Park, Cameia National Park<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Natural Habitat and wild life of the Angola, National Animal, National Bird, Main Forests, Main Recognized Natural Habitats for wild animals.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Biggest_in_the_Angola\"><\/span>Biggest in the Angola :<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table><thead><tr><th>Category<\/th><th>Information<\/th><\/tr><\/thead><tbody><tr><td>Biggest<\/td><td>Kissama National Park<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Richest Man<\/td><td>Isabel dos Santos<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biggest Company<\/td><td>Sonangol (Angolan state-owned petroleum company)<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tallest Building<\/td><td>Angolan Parliament Building<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tallest Statue<\/td><td>Agostinho Neto&#8217;s Mausoleum Monument<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biggest Bridge<\/td><td>Catumbela Bridge<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Tallest Mountain<\/td><td>Mount Moco<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Longest River<\/td><td>Congo River<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biggest Forest<\/td><td>Maiombe Forest<\/td><\/tr><tr><td>Biggest Lake<\/td><td>Dilolo Lake<\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Biggest in the Angola, Richest Man, Biggest Company, Tallest Building, Tallest Statue, Biggest Bridge, Tallest Mountain, Longest River, Biggest Forest, Biggest Lake.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--150x25.jpg 150w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 900px) 100vw, 900px\" \/><\/a><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Brief_History_Of_Angola\"><\/span>Brief History Of Angola : <span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p>Historical overview of Angola across different periods:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Ancient_Angola\"><\/span>Ancient Angola:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Ancient Angola&#8217;s history is marked by the presence of various Bantu-speaking groups, with the earliest evidence of human settlements dating back thousands of years. Tribes like the Khoisan people inhabited the region long before the Bantu migrations. The territory was divided into different kingdoms and chiefdoms, such as the Kingdom of Kongo, Ndongo, and others. These societies engaged in trade, agriculture, and ironworking.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Medieval_Period\"><\/span>Medieval Period:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>During the medieval era, the Kingdom of Kongo was a significant force in the region. It was known for its trade networks and cultural achievements. Portuguese explorers arrived in the late 15th century and established trade relations. In the 16th century, Angola became a Portuguese colony as the Portuguese expanded their influence inland from coastal trading posts.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Modern_Era\"><\/span>Modern Era:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>By the late 19th century, Portugal consolidated control over Angola and exploited its resources, primarily through forced labor in plantations and mines. There was resistance to Portuguese rule, notably the Angolan War of Independence (1961-1974), a prolonged struggle against colonialism.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 class=\"wp-block-heading\"><span class=\"ez-toc-section\" id=\"Recent_History\"><\/span>Recent History:<span class=\"ez-toc-section-end\"><\/span><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p>Angola gained independence on November 11, 1975, following the Carnation Revolution in Portugal. However, it plunged into a civil war that lasted until 2002. The conflict involved various factions, including the People&#8217;s Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA), National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA), and the National Front for the Liberation of Angola (FNLA).<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>The civil war caused immense suffering and devastation, with millions displaced and infrastructure destroyed. In 2002, a peace agreement was reached, and Angola began its path to recovery. Since then, the country has worked on reconstruction efforts, focusing on economic development, social stability, and political reforms.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p>Throughout its history, Angola has faced challenges but continues to strive for progress and stability, aiming to build a more prosperous and unified nation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><a href=\"https:\/\/play.google.com\/store\/apps\/details?id=com.edunovations.quiz\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"900\" height=\"150\" src=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-6105\" title=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App-.jpg 900w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--300x50.jpg 300w, https:\/\/edunovations.com\/notes\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/World-GK-MCQ-App--768x128.jpg 768w, 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