Angola
Geographic & General info
- Capital: Luanda
- Population: approx. 36 million
- Languages: Portuguese (official), Umbundu, Kimbundu, Kikongo
- Area: 1,246,700 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+1 (WAT)
- Currency: Angolan Kwanza (AOA)
- Flag Colors: Red, black, yellow
- National Holiday: November 11
- National Anthem: Angola Avante
- Neighboring Countries: Democratic Republic of the Congo, Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Namibia
Top 15 Largest Cities
- Luanda
- N'dalatando
- Huambo
- Lobito
- Benguela
- Kuito
- Lubango
- Malanje
- Namibe
- Soyo
- Cabinda
- Uíge
- Saurimo
- Sumbe
- Calulo
Top 15 Highlights
- Kalandula Falls
- Serra da Leba Pass
- Miradouro da Lua (Moon Valley)
- Iona National Park
- Kissama National Park
- Fortress of São Miguel (Luanda)
- Cangandala National Park
- Tundavala Fissure
- Beaches of Cabo Ledo
- Mussulo Peninsula
- Pedras Negras de Pungo Andongo
- Lake Dilolo
- Luanda Island
- Ruins of M'banza-Kongo
- Huambo Cathedral
Climate and Nature
Angola generally features a tropical climate with a dry season (cooler) from May to October and a hot, rainy season from November to April. Its landscape is incredibly diverse: ranging from an Atlantic coastline lined with beaches and arid desert regions in the south to dense tropical rainforests and vast savannas inland.
Culture and Gastronomy
Angolan culture blends rich Bantu heritage with historic Portuguese colonial influences. Music and dance, such as Semba and Kizomba, form an essential part of daily life. The cuisine is flavorful and hearty, featuring famous dishes like Muamba de Galinha (chicken stewed in palm oil), Caldeirada de Peixe (fish stew), and Funge (a cassava or cornmeal porridge).
Economy
Angola's economy heavily relies on oil extraction and diamond mining, making it one of Sub-Saharan Africa's top petroleum producers. In recent years, the government has focused on economic diversification by investing in agriculture, fisheries, infrastructure, and eco-tourism.
Did you know?
- M'banza-Kongo was the historic capital of the ancient Kingdom of Kongo and is now listed as a UNESCO World Heritage site.
- The Kalandula Falls are among the most impressive and widest waterfalls across the African continent.
- The winding mountain road of Serra da Leba is one of Africa's most iconic and scenic engineering landmarks.
- Angola is home to the rare Giant Sable Antelope (Palanca Negra Gigante), a national symbol once thought to be extinct.
- The globally popular music and dance genre Kizomba originated in Angola during the 1980s.
Live footage: Discover Angola via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Angola and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Angola: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Angola: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Angola in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
