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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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