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Angola

You are in a country where music is an integral part of the culture. Traditional instruments include the kisanji (thumb piano), marimba, drums, bells and horns. Welcome to The Republic of Angola, situated in Southern Africa, bordered by the South Atlantic Ocean, Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia and Namibia. Luanda is the capital.

At the end of the 15th century, the Portuguese had arrived in the country. Ultimately, Angola was administered from the Portuguese colony of Brazil, till 1951 when Angola became an Overseas Province of Portugal. Independence was achieved in 1975 which was followed by civil war lasting twenty-seven years. This was responsible in destroying much of Angola's economy and infrastructure. Today, oil is a major contributor to the economy, the services sector playing a minor role. Subsistence farming provides a living for much of the population. Agricultural products are bananas, plantains, cassava, vegetables, corn, sugarcane, coffee, tobacco, sisal and cotton. Major industries are petroleum, diamond mining, metal products, ship repair, textiles, tobacco products, sugar, brewing and fish processing.

Though Portuguese is the official language, Bantu and other indigenous languages are spoken. Nearly half the population follow indigenous beliefs. Rest of the people either Christians.

Traditional cuisine of Angola consists of fish and meat calulu (layers of fish or meat and vegetables) and palm oil beans. Corn funge, made with cornflour is served with fish and meat sauces. Farofa, prepared with manioc (cassava) flour, also accompanies meals. Soft drinks are produced. Maize beer and palm wine are favorite alcoholic drinks.

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