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Diamond dust beaches, almost virgin wildlife parks and Africa's second largest waterfall; Angola holds a lure that few other places can match. And with a landmark 2002 ceasefire ushering in a new era of peace and economic stability, opportunities for exploration are slowly opening up.
Travel Warning: Cabinda - Malaria - Landmine Warning
The northern province of Cabinda, separated from the rest of Angola by the Democratic Republic of Congo, remains a dangerous region, and should be avoided.
Crime is a big problem in Luanda - travellers should exercise a high degree of caution, especially at night.
Angola is a high-risk malaria zone. Consult your GP before departure and arrive with the appropriate medications.
Don't wander off-the-beaten track in rural areas - the threat of unexploded landmines is still a huge problem.
severity: High-level alert
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Republic of Angola
Population
11,300,000
Currency
Name: Kwanza
Code: AOA
Symbol: Kz
Electrical Plugs
220V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Portuguese
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +1
Country Dialing Code
+244
Weights & Measures
Metric
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