Angola is at an important turning point in its
history. After decades of war and strife, Angolans are now at peace and working to build a
stable, democratic and free market republic.
Angola Press:
The latest news from Luanda; in English.
Angolan Embassy in Canada:
The official web site for the Republic of Angola in Canada.
Embassy of The Republic of Angola:
The Official Web Site of the Republic of Angola, in Washington DC.
Jornal de Angola:
Angola's daily newspaper; in Portuguese.
US-Angola Chamber of Commerce:
Mandated to broaden US-Angola business opportunities.
Language
A commonwealth of Portuguese-speaking countries was formed on July
17th, 1996, to preserve the Portuguese language, co-ordinate diplomatic efforts, and
improve co-operation among its members: Angola, Brazil,
Cape Verde, Guinea-Bissau, Mozambique, Portugal, and São Tomé and Príncipe.
Portuguese
for Travellers:
Teach yourself basic Portuguese before you travel to Angola.
Culture
Angolan Art
Gallery:
Visitors to Angola can view and purchase Angolan art pieces at the numerous art galleries
that are becoming more and more commonplace in Luanda.
Angolan
Music:
Music from Angola featuring Bonga, Carlos Burity, Eduardo Paim, Filipe Mukenga, Kafala,
Kussondulola, Lulendo, Mario Rui Silva, Waldemar Bastos and a various artists mix: Canta
Angola.
Art of Angola:
As with most African art, the wooden masks and sculptures of Angola are not merely
aesthetic creations.
History
of Angola:
The first inhabitants of the area that is now Angola are thought to have been members of
the hunter-gatherer Khoisan group.
The
Kissama Foundation:
The Kissama Foundation was founded in 1996 by a group of South Africans and Angolans who
were concerned about the present state of Angola's National Parks and the conservation of
the country's natural resources in general.
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