Angola is a country on the west coast of Southern Africa, along the Atlantic Ocean.

Where Angola is

  • Angola lies in the southern part of the African continent, on its western side.
  • It has a long Atlantic Ocean coastline to the west, making it a coastal country.

Neighboring countries

  • North: Democratic Republic of the Congo and the Republic of the Congo (via the Cabinda exclave).
  • South: Namibia (and Botswana indirectly in the region).
  • East: Zambia.

Key geographic facts

  • The capital city is Luanda , located on the Atlantic coast in the northwest of Angola.
  • Angola is classified geographically in Southern Africa but is sometimes grouped within Central Africa in regional discussions.

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