National Flag, Insignia and Anthem
National flag
The National flag has two colours arranged in two bands. The upper ribbon is of ruby-red colour and the lower ribbon is black in colour:
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The ruby-red colour: Represents the blood shed by Angolans during the colonial oppression era, the struggle for the national liberation and defence of the homeland.
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The black colour represents the African continent
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In the center there is composition consisting of a cogwheel; a symbol of the workers and industrial production, a machete; a symbol of the peasantry, agricultural production and armed struggle and a star as a symbol of international solidarity and progress.
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The yellow cog wheel symbolizes the country’s wealth.
National Insignia
The Insignia of the Republic of Angola is formed of a cog wheel and sheaves of maize, coffee and cotton, representing the workers and industrial production, the peasants and agricultural production.
At the foot of the design, an open book representing education and culture, and the rising sun which represents the new country. In the centre there is a machete and a hoe symbolising work and the start of the liberation struggle. At the top, a star symbolising international solidarity and progress.
In the lower part of the Insignia a golden band with the inscription “Republic of Angola”.
National Anthem
“Angola Avante”
O Motherland we will never forget
The Heroes of the 4th of February
O Motherland we salute your children
Protected by our independence
We honor the past, our history
We build the new man at work
We honor the past, our history
We build the new man at work
Angola forward, Revolution
By Popular Power
United homeland, liberty
One People One Nation
Angola forward, Revolution
By Popular Power
United homeland, freedom
One People One Nation
Let's lift our voices free
For the Glory of African Peoples
Let's march Angolan fighters
Solidarity with Oppressed Peoples
Proud we will fight for Peace
With the Progressive forces of the world
Proud we will fight for Peace
With the Progressive forces of the world
Angola forward, Revolution
By People's Power
United homeland, freedom
One People One Nation
Angola forward, Revolution
By People's Power
United homeland, freedom
One People One Nation
Country Profile
Official name: Republic of Angola
Capital: Luanda
Independence Date: 11 November 1975
Constitution: Promulgated on 05 February 2010
Sovereign Institutions: President of the Republic, National Assembly and the Courts
President of the Republic: His Excellency João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço
Mandate: 5 years
Swearing-in Date: 26 September 2017
Political Parties
represented in the
National Assembly: MPLA, UNITA, CASA-CE, PRS and FNLA
Government System: Presidential
National Languages: Cokwe, Fiote, Kikongo, Kimbundu, Nganguela, Nhaneca Humbe, Oshiwambo, Umbundu
Official Language: Portuguese.
Population: 31,127.674 million (INE 2020)
Religion: Christianity is the predominant religion.
Currency: Kwanza (A0A)
Natural resources: Petroleum, Diamonds, Iron ore, Phosphates, Copper, Gold, Bauxite and Uranium.
Local Time: UTC + 1
Area Code: +244
Area: 1,246,700 km2
Geographic location
Angola is located on the West Coast of Southern Africa and borders the following countries:
• North and Northeast - Democratic Republic of Congo
• Northwest - Republic of Congo
• East - Republic of Zambia
• South - Republic of Namibia
• West - Atlantic Ocean
Climate
There are two seasons in Angola, the rainy season and the dry season. The coldest months of the year are June, July or August. The hottest month varies depending on where we are:
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In the northern coastal zone, it occurs between March and April;
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In the central and southern part of the country, it takes place between September and October.
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Administrative division
Angola's political-administrative division is as follows:
• Provinces
• Municipalities
• Communes
• Neighborhoods
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The Government of the Republic of Angola
His Exellency João Manuel Gonçalves Lourenço
President of the Republic and
Commander-in-Chief of the Angolan Armed Forces
Bornito de Sousa Baltazar Diogo: Vice-President of the Republic
Auxiliary Organs to the Presidency of the Republic:
Manuel José Nunes Júnior: State Minister for Economic Development:
Adão Francisco Correia de Almeida: State Minister and Chief of Staff of the Presidency of the Republic
Carolina Cerqueira: State Minister for Social Affairs
Pedro Sebastião: State Minister and Chief of Presidential Security Services
Members of the Cabinet:
João Ernesto dos Santos: Minister of Defence and Homeland Veterans
Eugénio César Laborinho: Minister of Interior
Téte António: Minister of External Relations
Vera Esperança dos Santos Daves de Sousa: Minister of Finance
Sérgio de Sousa Mendes dos Santos: Minister of Economy and Planning
Marcy Cláudio Lopes: Minister of Territorial Administration
Francisco Manuel Monteiro de Queiroz: Minister of Justice and Human Rights
Teresa Rodrigues Dias: Minister for Public Administration, Labour and Social Security
António Francisco de Assis: Minister of Agriculture and Fisheries
Victor Francisco dos Santos Fernandes: Ministry of Industry and Trade/Commerce
Diamantino Pedro Azevedo: Minister of Mineral Resources, Oil and Gas
Manuel Tavares de Almeida: Minister for Public Works and Spatial Planning
João Baptista Borges: Ministry of Water and Energy
Ricardo Daniel Sandão Queirós Veigas de Abreu: Minister of Transport
Manuel Gomes da Conceição Homem: Minister of Telecommunications, Information Technology and Social Communication
Maria do Rosário Teixeira de Alva Sequeira Bragança Sambo: Minister of Higher Education, Science, Technology and Innovation
Sílvia Paula Valentim Lutucuta: Minister of Health
Luisa Maria Alves Grilo: Minister of Education
Jomo Fortunato: Minister of Culture, Tourism and Environment
Faustina Fernandes Inglês de Almeida Alves: Minister for Social Welfare, Family and Women Empowerment
Ana Paula Sacramento Neto: Minister of Youth and Sports
National Assembly and Courts
National Assembly
The National Assembly is the legislative body of the Republic of Angola. It is a unicameral body with 220 Members of Parliament: 130 Members of Parliament (MPs) are elected by single national constituency, and 90 MPs are elected by provincial constituencies.
Founded: 1980
Speaker of the National Assembly: Fernando da Piedade Dias dos Santos
National Assembly Last Election: 23 August 2017
Courts
The Higher Courts of the Republic of Angola are as follows: The Constitutional Court, the Supreme Court, The Court of Auditors and the Supreme Military Court.
• Manuel Aragão: Judge-Counsellor, President of the Constitutional Court
• Joel Leonardo: President of the Supreme Court
• Exalgina Gambôa: Judge-Counsellor, President of the Court of Auditors
• Gen. António dos Santos Neto: Judge-President of the Supreme Military Court
There are also other common courts such as the District Courts and the Courts of Appeal.
Holidays
Data | Observação | Date | Observation |
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1 Janeiro | Ano Novo | 1 January | New Year’s Day |
4 Fevereiro | Início da Luta Armada de Libertação Nacional | 4 February | The Start of the Liberation Struggle |
16 Fevereiro | Carnaval | 16 February | Carnival |
8 Março | Dia Internacional da Mulher | 8 March | International Women’s Day |
23 Março | Dia da Libertação da África Austral | 23 March | Southern Africa Liberation Day |
2 Abril | Sexta Feira Santa | 2 April | Good Friday |
4 Abril | Dia da Paz e Reconciliação Nacional | 4 April | Day of Peace and National
Reconciliation
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5 Abril | Observância do Dia da Paz e Reconciliação Nacional | 5 April | Celebration of the Day of Peace and National Reconciliation |
1 Maio | Dia do Trabalhador | 1 May | Workers’ Day |
17 Setembro | Dia do Herói Nacional | 17 September | National Hero’s Day |
2 Novembro | Dia dos Finados | 2 November | Day of the Deceased |
11 Novembro | Dia da Independência Nacional | 11 November | National Independence Day (Angola’s Day) |
25 Dezembro | Natal | 25 December | Christmas |