Angola (Capital: Luanda)
India's is negotiating with Angola, an important alternative to West Asia for gas supplies.
Political Features:
- Seventh-largest country in Africa by land area.
- Location: Southwestern coast of Africa.
- Bordering Nations: Democratic Republic of the Congo (North and East), Republic of the Congo (Northwest via the Cabinda exclave), Zambia (East), Namibia (South).
- Bordering water bodies: Atlantic Ocean (West).
Geographical Features:
- Major rivers: Cuanza, Cunene, Cubango (Okavango), Zambezi, etc.
- Major resources: Crude oil, natural gas, diamonds, iron ore, copper, gold, uranium, etc.
Relations with India:
- Bilateral Trade: India accounts for roughly 10% of Angola's external trade.
- Major Imports to India: Crude oil, diamonds, and raw minerals.
- Major Exports to Angola: Pharmaceuticals, machinery, vehicles, and agricultural goods.
