AFRICA

AO flag Angola

Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution
Population 36.2 million
Exchange Rate 1 USD = 912.29 AOA
Advisory Level 2
GDP/Capita $2,666
Health Alerts 0
Last Updated Apr 22, 2026
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About AngolaOverview, geography, and key facts
Flag of Angola

Angola, officially the Republic of Angola, is a country on the western coast of Southern Africa. It is the second-largest Portuguese-speaking (Lusophone) country after Brazil in both total area and population and is the seventh-largest country in Africa. It is bordered by Namibia to the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north, Zambia to the east, and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. Angola has an exclave province, the province of Cabinda, that borders the Republic of the Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. The capital and most populous city is Luanda.

Capital Luanda
Population 36.2 million
Area 1,246,700 km²
Languages Portuguese
Currency Angolan kwanza (AOA)
GDP/Capita $2,666
Source: U.S. Department of State, Wikipedia, REST Countries API
Travel AdvisoryU.S. Department of State
Gov Data
Level 2 — Exercise Increased Caution

Exercise increased caution due to heightened risks to safety and security.

Currency & Economy

Currency
Angolan kwanza (AOA)
Exchange Rate
1 USD = 912.29 AOA
GDP
$101.0B
GDP per Capita
$2,666

Visa Fee Estimate

$185 USD 168,773 AOA
Based on current Treasury exchange rate

Development

Life Expectancy
64.6 years
Geography & Practical Details
Region
Africa
Capital
Luanda
Area
1,246,700 km²
Population
36,170,961
Timezone
UTC+01:00
Languages
Portuguese
Calling Code
+244
Drives On
Right
ISO Code
AO