Flag Description Two equal horizontal bands of red (top) and black with a centered yellow emblem consisting of a five-pointed star within half a cogwheel crossed by a machete (in the style of a hammer and sickle).Currency Kwanza. Astronomy Today's date is May 12, 2008. There is currently a New Moon. Location Southern africa, bordering the south atlantic ocean, between namibia and democratic republic of the congo. Climate Semiarid in south and along coast to luanda; north has cool, dry season (may to october) and hot, rainy season (november to april). Terrain Narrow coastal plain rises abruptly to vast interior plateau. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Atlantic Ocean 0 m. The highest point is at Morro de Moco 2,620 m. |