Tourism in Angola

Tourism in Angola 

Angola African countries. Republic of Angola. One of West African States, bordered to the north and north-eastern Zaire, and Zambia from the south-east, and Namibia to the south, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west and an area (1.246 million kilometers), and the capital Buanda, and residents Taasma about a million people, and residents Otjola in 1988 about (9.458 million ) The official language is Portuguese and alongside many local dialects, and religions are Islam, Christianity and paganism.

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Location: 

Coastal plains rising inward as they reach the plateau Angolan, stems, including numerous rivers tend to Zaire or towards the Atlantic Ocean, into the home and varied climate in the south and west semi-desert, and in the north subtropical (tropical wet) hot, humid and Omtarh from November to April. Province of Cabinda is an isolated area, separate from the rest of the country by the Democratic Republic of Congo 

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Capital Luanda 

The largest city of Luanda 

Portuguese Official Language 

Republican system of government 

Chairman Jose Eduardo dos Santos 

Since September 21, 1979 

Prime Minister Fernando da Piedad Dias dos Santos 

Since September 6, 2002 

Independence from Portugal November 11, 1975 

Space 

- Total 1,246,700 km 2 (22) 

Population 

- 12127071 census statistics in 2006 (71) 

- Population density of 8.6 / km 2 (-) 

GNP 

- The gross national product of $ 45.032 billion ($ _) 

- GDP per capita $ 3,800 

Currency Kwanza (AOA) 

Time difference +1 (UTC) 

- Summer +1 (UTC) 

Code online .ao 

Calling code +244 

Matchethrhzh State: 

Luanda, capital of Angola, economic, and commercial center 

Angola's economy over a period of transformation in recent years, moving from the disarray caused by a quarter century of civil war to the fastest growing economies in Africa and one of the fastest in the world. In 2004, he agreed Export-Import Bank of China on a line with two billion dollars of loans to Angola. Are used the loan to rebuild infrastructure in Angola, and also reduce Nfozsndouk International Monetary country's growth is almost entirely the result of higher oil production, which exceeded [44 Template: Convert / Moilbbl / d in late 2005, and was expected to grow to mold 45: Convert / Moilbbl / d by 2007 and limited control over the oil industry in the group Sonangol, the bloc which is owned by the Angolan government. In December 2006, Angola has been recognized as a member of OPEC and the economy grew by 18% in 2005, and 26% in 2006 and 17.6% in 2007 and is expected to remain above 10% for the rest of this decade. Security resulting from the peaceful settlement of 2002 has led to the resettlement of 4 million displaced, resulting in large increases in agricultural production. Grew the country's economy since achieving political stability in 2002, however, it faces problems of huge social and economic as a result of a state of conflict almost constant from 1961 onwards, and despite the fact that the highest level of destruction and socio-economic damage took place after independence in 1975, and during the long years from the Civil War the oil sector, with the rapid rise in profits was the main driving force behind the improvement in overall economic activity-not, however, poverty remains widespread. Anti-corruption organization Transparency International establish Angola as one of the countries of the 10 most corrupt in the world in 2005, the capital city is the most sophisticated and the only large economic center worth mentioning in this country, however, called musseques, stretching for miles outside the city limits prior to Luanda 

Oil 

According to the Heritage Foundation, a conservative American think tank, oil production has increased significantly from Angola Angola until now the largest supplier of oil to China. 

Transportation 

Transport in Angola consists of: 

• three railway systems totaling 2,761 kilometers 

• 76.626 km of highways 19.156 km of which is paved 

• 1,295 navigable waterways internal 

• eight major seaport 

243 Airport, 32 of which are unpaved. 

DC: 

Luanda, Angola's largest city and its capital located on the Atlantic coast and is the main port of Angola and administrative center. An estimated population of about 4.5 million (according to the statistics of the United Nations 2004) and is the capital of the province of Luanda and its location is 8 ° 50'18 "south and 13 ° 14'4" east longitude. 

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One of the city's most famous landmarks is the Museum of the Armed Forces, which is based in Fort St. Miguel really. 

And include other attractions on the peninsula Mussulo with three islands, the largest of the so-called Island priest. To the south, the tourist can visit a museum of slavery, based on the site where slaves were kept while waiting to be taken to Brazil in the Americas. Kwanza River estuary near a lovely spot for picnics and fishing. 

Kuando Kubango Province, located in the southeast area of ​​much of Angola, on the border with Zambia and Namibia, is the second largest province. Blessed with two great rivers, and Kuando Kubango, and the province is a gateway to the rest of South Africa, and certainly enormous potential to become a center for trade and tourism opportunities across the border. The climate is tropical and dry and pleasant land rich in untapped resources such as wood and many diamonds, gold and copper. 

Namibe Province: overlooking the Atlantic Ocean to the west and Namibia to the south, and this county is a land mirabilis Welwitschia, a desert plant looks like a giant octopus amazing! This plant, which runs on 2M 3M in Qatar, is unique in the region, and the carnivores! Namib Desert presents itself as an excellent fishing and game attract hunters from South Africa and abroad. With the third largest port in the country, and Namibe Province is one of the main centers for fishing. 

The province is also very beautiful beaches, with facilities for water sports and other activities. One of the most attractive areas is Bibala Beach, where is said to have healing properties of water. Kwanza Norte, and Amnesty International, which is well known for the mighty rivers, it is covered by dense tropical forests and savannah in the north to the south. Dam Capanda, located in the center of the Kwanza River, is a source of hydroelectric power and one of the largest civil engineering projects in the country. 

Kwanza Sul province, which is bordered by Kwanza Norte Bengo and Malange provinces in the north, to the east Barre, Benguela, Huambo and to the south, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. The main tourist attractions in the province include waterfalls, hot springs and caves. Port, Amboim Porto, is the main access by sea. 

Lunda Norte and Lunda Sul, and this county is famous for its art and large reserves of diamonds and was once part of an ancient kingdom known as strong Tchokwe. Reduce what is now the Kingdom of northeast Angola and the southwestern part of the Democratic Republic of Congo. Today, carvings Tchokwe is still popular with art collectors, one of the most popular O Pensador quo, carved graceful philosopher resting his head between his hands. Bunguela province, Amnesty International, which is the main attraction of the city of Benguela, known locally as Acacia Scarlet. Province and wonderful beaches, including Kaota, Kaotinha, Paya, Azul and Baia Farta. Diving and deep sea fishing are very popular entertainment. 

Has been the province of Huambo, with stunning colonial style buildings in the center of a long history of Angola. This province has a pleasant climate and rich, fertile soil that lends itself to much cultivation. 

Zaire Province, along with the preservation of its neighboring Uige, Zaire and once part of the Kingdom of Kongo. Included stronghold Mbanza Kongo Kingdom, the capital of the province to this day. The Royal Court was based in the city, which was a center of trade and other political and economic activities. Province and vast reserves of oil and hosts a large number of oil companies. 

Place that meets the Congo River Sea is one of the scenes most poignant in the country, and a trip to the "point", and will take one to a site where explorer great, Sir Henry Morton Stanley began his historic journey to the heart of Africa in search of Livingstone's famous David d. 

Cabinda province, and Cabindans have very rich cultural traditions and practice still Bantu rituals, such as the ceremony to begin. Attract the county's most impressive is Maiombe rainforest, which is famous especially for butterflies. There are hundreds of species of butterflies that can be found in the forest, many of which are unique in the region. Prized by collectors, can be found on the samples of these butterflies in natural history museums all over the world. 

The climate in Angola vary depending on the height. The dry season between May and October, with the beginning of the rainy November and December until April Warmest months are September and October, while July and August are the coolest. Light clothing is suitable throughout the year, in spite of jackets, sweaters and evening is recommended because it can get cold at night. Definitely recommended against rain during the rainy season. It is generally advisable to consult a doctor with your health care to take preventive measures against tropical diseases before traveling to Angola. It is highly recommended medicine against malaria and it is also advisable to be vaccinated against yellow fever. 

The local currency is the Kwanza (Kzr) and named for acceptable on a large scale, and one of the largest rivers in Angola and American dollars. Required visas for American citizens and all visitors must have a valid passport and proof of return tickets. While most European airlines provide transportation in Angola should always consult with a travel agent for specific travel, and help many hotels and tourism has seen a recent reforms in Luanda. 

For more information about visiting Angola, please contact the Embassy of Angola in Washington, DC, on telephone number: (202) 785-1156 or fax at (202) 822-9049, and the mailing address is 2108 Sixteenth Street, Washington, DC 20009. You can also visit the following website: http://www.angola.org. 

About the author: Helen C. Broadus is the head of the field of international professionals, Inc. (VIP), a African-American-owned, full-service travel and tourism company based in the Washington, DC area and specialized in travel and tourism in the continent of Africa. 

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Cities and tourism 

Luanda 

Seeks Angola to strengthen the development of the tourism industry then and through the development of communication lines and pave roads and building bridges as well as for the construction of hotels and the provision of health care, and strengthen the places and means of tourist attractions nationwide, which could make it one of the interfaces of choice for many tourists from Europe and America and other continents in the coming years , and because of the delay in the tourism industry in Angola for the colonization of the country, which has suffered from it, in addition to the civil war. 

And enjoy Angola by many factors scenery, including rivers and waterfalls and the coast, and the vast territory extended, in addition to the diversity of cultures and colors, stretching beaches Angolan western Atlantic Ocean for a distance of up to 1,650 kilometers, and because of the diversity of natural and climate of the state has reflected this diversity of plant and animal life . 

Luanda is the capital and largest city is located on the coast of the Atlantic Ocean and is the main port of the state and administrative center. 

The Cabinda It is one of the provinces of Angola, the main area for the production of oil, which depends upon the state as the most important exports of the country, and includes the area of Cabinda many scenic of forests, which give the natural wealth in the timber, and enables you to visit Cabinda Show animal gorilla and identify the nature of his life, has Angola establishment of natural reserves to protect animal and plant life endangered. 

Angola and includes many of the ports and harbors, among them Ambriz, Cabinda, Lobito, Luanda, Namibe and others. 

Talking attractions in Angola 

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Namib Naukluft Park 

Iona National Park: Iona National Park is a national park in Angola's oldest and largest. It was in the Official Gazette as a protected area in 1937 and is located in the province of Namibe, Angola. It is about 200 km from the city of Namibe and covers an area of ​​15150 square kilometers. Iona is known garden plants are unique and fascinating rock formations part of the Namib Desert Coast and joins with the skeleton coast and the Namib National Park -Nauklutft. 

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Waterfalls Kalandula 

Kalandula waterfalls located on the river Kala Kalundula and stunning spectacle, and said that Africa `s third-largest waterfalls. Waterfalls is located 105 meters and length of 85 km from the provincial capital of Malange. Can be found on many of the huge waterfalls in Angola. 

• Game Park Kissama: It is a game reserve wide located 70km south of Luanda. It is one of the holy sites in Angola's finest wildlife variety of plants and noticed the rich and animals. This original game 

Game Park Kissama 

Reserve turned into a national park since 1957, is a famous spot to watch the animals and safaris in Kissama. Wildlife that it includes the most prominent giraffes and ostriches, and hundreds of African elephants. One can be up to the park with the road through the Kwanza River Bridge. There are many accommodation facilities in the park game. And are easily organize exciting drives wildlife safari park. 

• Mussolo Island: Island Mussolo located only a few kilometers from Luanda. This is one of the most popular tourist sites in the capital of Angola. It is a strip of land stretching 50km down the coast of Luanda. Mussolo Island offers a relaxed atmosphere, especially for holiday travelers as well as Angola and create an environment of stunning white sand beach lined with palm trees, beach holiday in Angola. With hotels and accommodations aplenty, the island is the ideal place to spend a few days of holiday in peaceful bliss. 

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Palmeirinhas Beach Angola 

Angola has been established Atlantic coast stretches for more than 1650 km creates many small islands, bays and sandy beaches, where beaches and excellent destination for holidays in the country: the shores of Angola. Beaches in the capital include Corimba Luanda, Ilha do Cabo, and Santiago and Palmeirinhas Taher exceptional. In Benguela also many beaches like Caóta, Morena, Restinga, Caotina, Baia Azul and Baia Farta and; in Namibe are two beaches Azul Miragens Das. Most beaches Angola is also famous landscapes. They are plush and beautiful panoramic views. May try fishing off the coast of the beach. A quiet spot, which constitute 

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Aspects of the surface 

Each part of Angola's easy Aatabaah in Angola 

Chlwasa high, extending in the southern part of the African continent, which is a narrow coastal plain, rises abruptly to a plateau huge, constitute an easy and wide up while stretching desert area of rock covering the southern part of the country, abound tropical trees in the northern regions, and constitute the highlands which covered most of the territory of Angola herbs. 

Angola and includes many of the rivers, which are clustered to pour water in the basin of the Congo River in the north, while the other collapsed heading south toward the Atlantic Ocean, and represent collapsed like Cunene and Kwanza rivers and a number of other waterways navigable toward the inside. 

Of the highest mountain peaks in the Mount Muro de Angola Moko, and rises to 2620 meters above sea level.