Key facts
Angola is a country located in Middle Africa. There are 4 countries (Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Namibia, Zambia) that Angola shares its borders with. The official language of Angola is Portuguese. Traveling across Angola if English is your first (and only) language may be difficult due to language barriers.
In the EF English Competency Index (EF EPI), which assesses the language proficiency of non-native speaking countries, Angola was ranked 94th out of 100 countries in 2021.
The national currency in Angola is Angolan kwanza (AOA). The kwanza (Kz) is subdivided into 100 cêntimos.
Angolan
Banknotes
Kz10Kz50Kz100Kz200Kz500Kz1000Kz2000
Angolan
Coins
Kz1Kz2Kz51050
Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest The average fixed internet speed in Angola is 36.14 Mbps and mobile is 33.22 Mbs.The global average is 187.01 Mbps and 128.37 Mbps respectively.
ATM Density It may be difficult to locate an ATM in Angola.17.77 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration In order to purchase a SIM card in Angola, a passport or ID is required as identification.
Socket types
There is one common socket type used in Angola. Type C is a popular socket type throughout Europe (except the United Kingdom), Russia, and certain Asian countries.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Angola?
There are no Mariott hotels in Angola.
There are no Hilton hotels in Angola.
The IHG hotel chain operates in Angola.
There are no Best Western hotels in Angola.
There are no Radisson hotels in Angola.
There are no Accor hotels in Angola.
What fast food chains are present in Angola?
The McDonald’s chain does not operate in Angola.
The KFC chain operates in Angola.
The Burger King chain does not operate in Angola.
The Subway chain does not operate in Angola.
The Domino’s Pizza chain does not operate in Angola.
The Starbucks chain does not operate in Angola.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Luanda?
Weather data for Luanda (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are no passenger trains available.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Taxi Apps Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in Angola.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Angola
Sources
- Angola Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Angola (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban Smoking is forbidden in all public indoor locations, with limited exceptions.
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is prohibited.
Sources
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)