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.