Angola: capital, population, borders and facts
Angola is a country in Africa. Its capital city is Luanda. Roughly 37 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Angola shares a land border with 4 countries: Congo, DR Congo, Namibia and Zambia. Its coast touches the Atlantic Ocean. The national flag uses red and black.
| Capital city | Luanda |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population (approx.) | 37 million |
| Land neighbours | 4: Congo, DR Congo, Namibia, Zambia |
| Seas and oceans | Atlantic Ocean |
| Flag colours | red, black |
Outline of Angola
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Angola?
The capital of Angola is Luanda.
What is the population of Angola?
Angola has roughly 37 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Angola?
Angola borders Congo, DR Congo, Namibia and Zambia.
Is Angola landlocked?
No, Angola is not landlocked.
Travel basics for Angola
In Angola, traffic drives on the right, plug types C and F and emergency number police 113, ambulance 116, fire 115. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Angola travel basics page.
Put what you know about Angola to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Angola is Luanda. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: The Angola flag uses red and black. Can you tell flags apart from their colours? Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Angola has 4 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: With roughly 37 million people, Angola is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
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