Facts

Location: Southern Africa, bordering the South Atlantic Ocean, between Namibia and Democratic Republic of the Congo

Area (only Total) total: 1,246,700 sq km

Climate: semiarid in south and along coast to Luanda; north has cool, dry season (May to October) and hot, rainy season (November to April)

Terrain: narrow coastal plain rises abruptly to vast interior plateau

Population: 12,531,357

Main Language (only first): Portuguese

Government type: republic; multiparty presidential regime

Capital (Name): Luanda

Capital (Time Difference): UTC+1

Independence: 11 November 1975 (from Portugal)

National holiday: Independence Day, 11 November (1975)

HOLIDAYS

January 1 New Year's Day

January 4 Martyrs of the Colonial Repression Day

February 4 Start of Liberation Day

March 8 International Women's Day

March 21 Good Friday

March 24 Easter Monday

April 4 Peace and Reconciliation Day

May 1 Labour Day

May 25 Africa Day

June 1 International Children's Day

September 17 National Hero's Day (Anniversary of the Birth of President Neto)

November 1 All Soul's Day

November 11 Independence Day

December 25 Family Day (Christmas Day)

Weekend Saturday, Sunday