Angola
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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 February 9, 2010. There is currently a Last Quarter 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.

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Angola

This is a map of Angola. The map illustrates the location of Luanda and its proximity to Luena, Malanje, Namibe, and the South Atlantic Ocean.

Other countries on this map include: Zambia / Dem. Rep. Of the Congo / Namibia

Angola News:
Angola seeking future for stadia
What now for the four new stadia built for the African Cup of Nations football tournament?
Angola stops presidential polls
Angola's parliament approves a new constitution which abolishes direct presidential elections, amid an opposition boycott.

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