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    Posted 05 May 2025

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    Map of Angola with its neighbouring countries

    Angola (Capital:Luanda)

    India announced a $200 million Defence credit line for Angola.

    Political Features:

    • It is located in southwestern Africa.
    • Boundaries: Republic of the Congo (North) ,Democratic Republic of the Congo(Northeast), Zambia ( southeast), Namibia(South),
    • Maritime Boundary: Atlantic Ocean (West).

    Geographical features:

    • Natural resources:Petroleum, diamonds, iron ore, phosphates, copper, feldspar, gold, bauxite, uranium.
    • Major Rivers: Zambezi,Cuango (Kwango),Cuanza (Kwanza) etc.
      • Cuango (Kwango) forms the boundary between Angola and Democratic Republic of Congo.
    • Climate: Tropical climate with a marked dry season.
      • Climate is largely affected by northward flow of cold Benguela Current (Flows northwards along the west coast of southern Africa).
    • Tags :
    • Africa
    • Angola
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