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Country Facts

  • People have lived in Angola since prehistoric times. The country's name derives from 'Ngola' meaning rules.
  • The official language is Portuguese, but most Angolans also speak Bantu and other indigenous languages.
  • Angola is the largest exporter of oil to China, and also relies heavily on the export of diamonds.

Why children need your help

  • Angola’s civil war, lasting almost 30 years, finally ended in 2002. Over a million people lost their lives, while more than four million children and their families were displaced.
  • One in five Angolan children do not reach their fifth birthday, and while access to education is increasing, over 40% of children still don’t attend school.
  • The current life expectancy for Angolans is just 48 years.

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