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Angola is still grappling with the physical, social and political legacy of four decades of conflict, which started with the 14-year war of liberation in 1961 and continued post-independence as a civil war up until 2002.
The country is potentially the richest in the region, boasting a variety of natural resources including gas, oil, diamonds, a large area, low population density and a coastline. The challenge for Angola in this post conflict phase is to use its resources for the benefit of all its citizens, to reduce poverty and build a base for sustainable development.
Angola Monitor
ACTSA produces a quarterly Angola Monitor (available in English or Portuguese).
The Monitor follows the progress of peace, stability, development and human rights in the country as it struggles to overcome the legacy of nearly three decades of war. Since the first multi-party elections in 1992, we have been monitoring the progress of democracy and peace in the region.
The Facts
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Capital: Luanda
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Major religion: Christianity
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Main Languages: Portuguese, Umbundu, Kimbundu, Kikongo
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Key exports: crude oil, petroleum products, diamonds, gas, coffee
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Government: Popular Movement for the Liberation of Angola (MPLA)
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President: José Eduardo dos Santos
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Most recent Presidential/National Assembly elections: 1992/2008
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Next scheduled Presidential/National Assembly elections: 2012/2012
The Figures
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HIV prevalence: 2% aged 15-49 (UK: 0.2%)
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Adult literacy rate: 70% aged 15 and older (UK: >99%)
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GDP per capita (PPP): US$6,064 (UK: US$34,340)
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Life expectancy at birth: 48 years (UK: 80 years)
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Under-five mortality rate: 161 per 1,000 live births (UK: 6 per 1,000 live births)
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2010 Human Development Index Ranking (out of 169 countries): 146
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