Rahim Tabet | Februari 09, 2016 |
Africa
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Angola
Angola is a country in Africa which borders Namibia, Zambia and Congo-Kinshasa. The Angolan province of Cabinda is not adjacent to Angola. This is completely enclosed between DR Congo and Congo Brazzaville. The capital of Angola Luanda. In that city lives the majority of the population (about 1 in 3). A number of major cities in Angola: Benguela, Cabinda, Huambo and Malanje.
Angola was once known for its coffee exports. Today this market is tumbling and Angola must have especially from the oil wells. Also in the field of mining is still widely nailed to the road. So there is, inter alia, gold, copper ore, lead and zinc extracted in the mines of Angola. Because of the many landmines scattered in Angola, there is very little done to arable farming and agriculture. Food must be imported largely to supply the population with food. Angola is known to be one of the poorest countries in Africa. 70% of the population lives below the poverty line. Angola has a rich flora and fauna. There are several national parks and many species living in the wild (elephant, rhino, giraffe, zebra).
Official Name: Republic of Angola
Continent: Africa
Surface: 1.2467 million km²
Capital: Luanda
Population: 18.498 million inhabitants (2009)
Form of government: Presidential Republic
Highest point: 2,620 m (Moco)
Distance (Amsterdam - Luanda): 6826 km
Flight Duration: approximately 9 hours and 45 minutes
Travel advice
Availability: exercise vigilance.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
June, July, August and September are the best months to travel to Angola. This month is the least rainfall and the temperatures are more pleasant.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to Angola. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels and airline tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Angola has a tropical climate. There are large climatic differences between the north, east, south and west. In general, temperatures between 20 and 30 degrees.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Angola, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Angola can be found on Climate Info.
Language
Portuguese is the official language in Angola. In addition, the Kongo, Chokwe, Umbundu and Kimbundu is regarded as a national language.
Want free translation from or into Portuguese? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a passport that is valid for six months visa.
A visa is required and you will be by invitation only from Angola.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in Angola: angola.nlambassade.org.
Angolan Embassy in the Netherlands rijksoverheid.nl.
Angolan consulate in the Netherlands rijksoverheid.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
To visit Angola is obliged to have you vaccinated against yellow fever and cholera.
In addition, there are one or several vaccinations that are recommended.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Malaria
In Angola, malaria.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money
Angola is paid by the Angolan kwanza (AOA).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Angola can be found on our ATMs page.
time Difference
During our summer time is one hour earlier in Angola.
During our winter time there is no time difference.
Local time, date, and time zone of Angola can be found on our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Angola, you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or within Angola.
Electricity
Angola used the familiar flat plug in the Netherlands.
More information on electricity in Angola can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 110
- Fire: 118
- Ambulance: 118
tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news related to Angola can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Angola, visit Abyznewslinks.
internet
Websites from Angola end on .ao.
Angola's official website: governo.gov.ao
Telephony
The country code (country code) to call someone in Angola 00244 or +244.
Want to call from Angola to Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of photos of Angola.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Angola.
Holidays
An overview of all holidays in Angola, visit Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Angola? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotel), restaurants and destinations in Angola, plus photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on Angola?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who have visited Angola earlier.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Angola, visit Protected Planet.
Angola is not included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Angola.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 18 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: No maximum BAC.
- Tobacco: Unknown
- Smoking ban: Unknown
- Homosexuality: Not allowed. Varying penalties.
Did you know that…
... Luanda is the most expensive city for expatriates in the world?
... Angola from 1975 to 2002 was under the spell of a civil war?
... The national basketball team has been the strongest in Africa?
... The music genres Kizomba and Kuduro originate in Angola?
... Angola with Nigeria is the only oil producing country in Central and South Africa?
Official Name: Republic of Angola
Continent: Africa
Surface: 1.2467 million km²
Capital: Luanda
Population: 18.498 million inhabitants (2009)
Form of government: Presidential Republic
Highest point: 2,620 m (Moco)
Distance (Amsterdam - Luanda): 6826 km
Flight Duration: approximately 9 hours and 45 minutes
Travel advice
Availability: exercise vigilance.
More information on this advice can be found at national government.
Best time
June, July, August and September are the best months to travel to Angola. This month is the least rainfall and the temperatures are more pleasant.
Travel offer
On our trip selection page provides a list of reliable companies that offer complete travel and holidays to Angola. It also contains an overview of separate travel components (car rental, hotels and airline tickets) that you can put together your ideal trip.
Weather and Climate
Angola has a tropical climate. There are large climatic differences between the north, east, south and west. In general, temperatures between 20 and 30 degrees.
The current weather (forecast) and a forecast for Angola, visit our comprehensive weather page.
Detailed information about the climate of Angola can be found on Climate Info.
Language
Portuguese is the official language in Angola. In addition, the Kongo, Chokwe, Umbundu and Kimbundu is regarded as a national language.
Want free translation from or into Portuguese? Use the Google translator.
Travel documents
You must have a passport that is valid for six months visa.
A visa is required and you will be by invitation only from Angola.
Embassies and consulates
Below is a list of relevant diplomatic representations with, inter alia, address and contact information.
Dutch Embassy in Angola: angola.nlambassade.org.
Angolan Embassy in the Netherlands rijksoverheid.nl.
Angolan consulate in the Netherlands rijksoverheid.nl.
Immunization (vaccination)
To visit Angola is obliged to have you vaccinated against yellow fever and cholera.
In addition, there are one or several vaccinations that are recommended.
For extensive vaccination advice and making a vaccination appointment with your area, please contact Meditel travel vaccinations. You can also see if your health insurance will cover the vaccination (s).
Malaria
In Angola, malaria.
For prevention and control of malaria, please visit our main malaria page.
Money
Angola is paid by the Angolan kwanza (AOA).
The current status of this currency (currency, currency) can be found on our exchange rate page.
An overview of all ATMs in Angola can be found on our ATMs page.
time Difference
During our summer time is one hour earlier in Angola.
During our winter time there is no time difference.
Local time, date, and time zone of Angola can be found on our difference page.
Traffic and route
In Angola, you must drive on the right side of the road.
With the Google route planner can provide directions to or within Angola.
Electricity
Angola used the familiar flat plug in the Netherlands.
More information on electricity in Angola can be found on our electricity page.
Emergency services
Should you in case of emergency need the help of police, fire and / or ambulance, you can use emergency numbers below.
- Police: 110
- Fire: 118
- Ambulance: 118
tap water
It is not recommended to drink water from the tap.
If you are not able to buy bottled water, boil than water for 5 minutes. After cooling the water to have, you can use the safe for drinking and things like brushing teeth, lens cleaning and washing of vegetables and / or fruit.
News and newspapers
The latest news related to Angola can be found on Google news.
A summary of the newspapers from Angola, visit Abyznewslinks.
internet
Websites from Angola end on .ao.
Angola's official website: governo.gov.ao
Telephony
The country code (country code) to call someone in Angola 00244 or +244.
Want to call from Angola to Netherlands use 0031 or +31.
(If you use a country code, you must omit the first 0 of the number to dial.)
Photos and videos
On Flickr, you will find a nice collection of photos of Angola.
On Youtube you will find a nice collection of videos of Angola.
Holidays
An overview of all holidays in Angola, visit Beleven.org.
Travel guides and maps
Are you looking for a guide, map, hiking, cycling map, book or DVD about Angola? When travel bookstore Hobo you will find an extensive collection.
Reviews and travel experiences
Weather report and TripAdvisor reviews you can find ratings of accommodations (eg. Hotel), restaurants and destinations in Angola, plus photos, videos and sites.
Travelogues
Are you looking for a travel (travelogue) on Angola?
On Waarbenjij.nu you will find travel reviews and experiences of travelers who have visited Angola earlier.
Protected areas and World Heritage
An overview of the protected areas (among others national parks, reserves and wildlife parks) in Angola, visit Protected Planet.
Angola is not included in the UNESCO World Heritage List.
Relevant legislation
Below are the relevant laws and regulations, you probably will have to know during your visit to Angola.
- Alcohol: Buying and / or drinks from 18 years.
- Alcohol and traffic: No maximum BAC.
- Tobacco: Unknown
- Smoking ban: Unknown
- Homosexuality: Not allowed. Varying penalties.
Did you know that…
... Luanda is the most expensive city for expatriates in the world?
... Angola from 1975 to 2002 was under the spell of a civil war?
... The national basketball team has been the strongest in Africa?
... The music genres Kizomba and Kuduro originate in Angola?
... Angola with Nigeria is the only oil producing country in Central and South Africa?
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