Angola -
Angola at the beginning of the 21st century was a country ravaged by war and the related effects of land mines and malnutrition, and it was often dependent on the international community for the basics of survival.
Angola has vast mineral and petroleum reserves, and its economy is among the fastest-growing in the world, especially since the end of the civil war.
He was the chosen candidate of his predecessor Jose Eduardo dos Santos, who did not run in the general election but who was still expected to retain a strong influence over the running of the country.
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| Capital | Luanda |
| Official language | Portuguese |
| Religion | 93.4% Christianity, 4.5% Traditional faiths, 1.1% Others, 1.0% No religion |
| Demonym | Angolan |
| Area | 1,246,700km2 |
| Water | negligible |
| Population 2020 | 31,127,674 |
| GDP | $208.034 billion |
| Currency | Kwanza |
| Time zone | UTC+1 |
| Date format | dd-mm-yyyy |
| Driving side | right |
| Calling code | +244 |
