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🇦🇴 Angola Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Angola is a country in Southern Africa, Africa. It covers a total area of 1,246,700 km² and has a coastline of 1,600 km. It shares land borders with 4 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Africa
geographical region
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Region
Southern Africa
sub-region
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Total Area
1,246,700 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
29/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
1,600 km
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+1
UTC offset
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Independence
1975
established
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Climate
Tropical, dry season May–October
general type

Location and Position

Angola is situated in Southern Africa, within the broader continent of Africa. The country has a coastline of 1,600 km, giving it access to maritime trade, fishing and tourism. Coastal geography has played a major role in the country's historical development and economic activity.

Size and Area

Angola covers a total area of 1,246,700 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 35.6M across this area, the population density is 29/km². The capital city is Luanda.

Climate

The climate of Angola is tropical, dry season may–october. The best time to visit is generally May–October, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Angola

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Congo
Brazzaville
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Zambia
Lusaka
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Namibia
Windhoek

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Angola located?

Angola is located in Southern Africa, Africa. The capital city is Luanda.

How large is Angola?

Angola has a total area of 1,246,700 km² with a population density of 29/km².

What countries border Angola?

Angola shares land borders with: Congo, Zambia, Namibia, DRC.

What is the climate of Angola?

The climate of Angola is Tropical, dry season May–October. The best time to visit is May–October.

What timezone is Angola in?

Angola observes UTC+1 timezone.

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