Angola

Geography The territory of the Republic of Angola is located south of the Equator on the western coast of Africa. It is bordered by the Republic of the Congo on the north, the Democratic Republic of Congo and Zambia to the east, Namibia to the south and the Atlantic Ocean to the west. It also includes the enclave of Cabinda to the north which is in between the Congo and the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Territory Angola has a total surface area of 1,246,700 Km2 , and an Atlantic maritime shoreline measuring 1,650 km. Its coastline is quite regular, having few bays and few capes. The vast Angolan territory is divided into 18 provinces which are subdivided into municipalities. Population A census has not been taken in Angola since 1980, therefore population data, geographical distribution and yearly variations are not very precise. Estimates from the Economit Intelligence Unit (EIU) in 2010 measured a total of 19 million inhabitants, , which represents a very low population density, of nearly 15 inhabitants per km2. Fig. Map of Angola

Climate The climate is tropical in the north and subtropical in the South, with temperate climates in the higher altitudes. There are two distinct seasons: one hot and humid, in which the rainfall levels are quite high, another is colder and dryer, called Cacimbo. On the Coast the average temperature is 16°C during the Cacimbo season and about 21°C during the rain's season. Hydrographics The hydrographical characteristics of Angola are directly related to altitude since the rivers flow downstream from the plateau zone and mountain ridge to the lower areas. The biggest and most navigable river is the Kwanza, measuring 1,000 km. The primary hydrographical basins are the rivers Zaire, Mbridge, Kwanza (the largest), Queve or Cuvo, Cunene and Cuando. Dilolo is the primary lake and Panguila and Muxima the lagoons.