
Regional - Africa - Angola


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CIA Factbook - Angola
- Features map and brief descriptions of geography, economy, government, and people
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Angloa - A Country Study
- Country profile, history, geography, economy, politics.
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Southern African Development Community : Angola
- Includes analysis and reports of resources, economy, finance, investment, agriculture, health, industry and infrastructure.
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FOC Country Profile - Angola
- Notes on geography, history, politics, economy, international relations, travel, current affairs.
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Angola Gateway
- Information on tourism, government, history, geography, economy, politics, and industry.
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Library of Congress - Angola
- Includes details about historical setting, society, environment, government, politics, industries, foreign relations, and national security.
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U.S. Department of State Background Note: Angola
- History, political conditions, and its foreign relations with U.S and other countries.
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BBC Country Profile: Angola
- General description of Angola with links to related news and information.
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Angolan Mission Observer
- Newsletter from the Angolan Mission to the United Nations.
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Republic of Angola
- Government profile and structure.
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Bureau for Africa Information
- Congressional Presentations - includes information about US AID activities in Angola.
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Angola Country Statistics
- Population, area, capital, and cities.
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Angola Council of Ministers
- List of ministers
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Embassy of the United States of America in Angola
- Website for the U.S. Embassy in Luanda.
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Constitutional Law Of The Republic Of Angola
- Full text of the constitution, August 1992.
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South African Embassy Luanda
- Official site of the South African Embassy. Resource centre in English and Portuguese.
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Immunization Profile - Angola
- Number of reported cases and reported percent of target population fully vaccinated, by antigen.
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Health Care in Angolan
- Much of the health care is free and is carried out by Angolan paramedics who travel to villages teaching basic medical skills and preventive care.
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Angola Health Conditions
- Logistical problems with supply and distribution of equipment as well as the lack of physical security impeded the provision of health care throughout the country.
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Center for Health Studies and Data Processing (CEPIS)
- A concept developed in 1992 by a group of Health Workers comprising activities related to health research and management. Our concerns are essentially based on the utilization of Statistics, Epidemiology, Informatics, Research, Information Systems and Planning methodologies by health workers in Angola.
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Health Precautions
- All visitors over one year of age arriving from infected areas must have a yellow fever vaccination certificate. Hepatitis B, malaria, cholera, trachoma, schistosomiasis, river blindness, and sleeping sickness are all hazards.
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Huambo Primary Health Care Programme
- Health services in Angola have deteriorated since the 1980's mainly due to the war. As a result the people in Angola have very limited access to health services and those that do exist are poorly resourced and badly managed.
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Angola Briefing Note
- The main public health threat is epidemics, particularly malaria, diarrhea disease and meningitis; and malnutrition is a long-term consequence of food shortfall.
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Polio Outbreak in Angola
- More than 600 cases have occurred since March, most of whom were among children younger than five years old. At least 39 people have died. The first cases were reported in the capital city of Luanda and neighboring areas in Bengo province.
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Oral Health Country/Area Profile Programme
- General population information.
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Meningococcal Meningitis in Angola
- Following the information posted on 6 August 1998, the Ministry of Health in Angola has now reported a total of 1113 cases of meningococcal meningitis from the four affected provinces of Bié, Malange, Huambo and Lunda Norte.
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Outbreak of Poliomyelitis -- Angola, 1999
- Many case patients resided in overcrowded municipalities where families displaced by civil war had settled. Ministry of Health suspected the outbreak was poliomyelitis and began planning a vaccination campaign to control the epidemic.
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International Medical Corps
- In Angola, more than 80% of babies are delivered at home. While delivery is a celebrated event for the family and community, for women and newborns it is an experience filled with risk.
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Travel Health Online: Angola
- Information on vaccines, health alerts, and other information for the traveler.
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International Medical Corps Humanitarian Relief: Angola
- Information from this non-profit humanitarian relief organization working to save lives and relieve suffering through health interventions and medical training.
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Operation Noah's Ark
- Relocation of elephant and other species from Namibia and Botswana to Quiçama National Park. Project information, news, maps, logistics.
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National Parks of Angola
- List of the major National Parks in Angola. Some may have been destroyed by the constant civil war.
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Map of Angola
- From Univ of Penn, CIA Maps, (1983).
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Map of Angola
- Political map.
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Angola Administrative Map
- Map showing regional and district boundaries.
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Travel Document Requirements
- This is the site for the latest travel information, passport and visa services.
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The World Travel Guide - Angola
- Angola tourist and business travel information, including maps and climate charts, accommodation information, business and social profiles.
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Angola - Travel Warning
- The Department of State warns U.S. citizens against travel to Angola because of continued military conflict in interior provinces and increased violent criminal activity.
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The Africa Guide - Angola
- Travelers information, accommodation, links and photos.
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Angola Government Hotel Directory
- List of hotels in Angola - no links to individual hotel sites are given, but addresses and phone numbers are given. Some prices and descriptions are also given.
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Hotel le Presidente Meridien - Luanda
- Online reservation facility for this hotel. The address and phone number are given.
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Boa Vista
- Apartment development, Luanda.
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So Tam 8 Lda.
- Construction products and services.
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Virtual Lobito
- About Lobito city.
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Empresa Portuaria do Lobito
- Official web site of Port of Lobito, Angola.
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Aeang - Info on Aeang
- Aeang has been fighting for the rights of all Portuguese who lived in Angola, and were victims of the process of decolonisation.
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AI 1997 Report on Angola
- Amnesty International 1997 Annual Report on Angola.
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Religion in Angola
- Links to news and information about religion and christian churches in Angola.
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ANGONET
- Aims to increase the capacity of non-profit, civic and development organisations working within the context of Angola's humanitarian crisis, through improved communications and information exchange.
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Human Rights Watch: Angola
- Articles and the annual Human Rights Watch Report.
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Internally Displaced People in Angola
- Database covering all issues connected with the situation of Angolan refugees.
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NGOs and the Peace Process in Angola
- A report by the United States Institute of Peace.
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Angola - Mines Awareness Clearance Project
- International War Child Land Mine Project has funded an initial mine clearance / medical provision project in Saurimo region of Angola.
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Angola's Land Mines Maim and Kill
- Though the fighting has stopped, the anti-personnel land-mines remain. They are in fields, on roads and alongside rivers.
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NPA Mine Action in Angola
- Information on the activities of Norwegian People's Aid activities in Angola
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Encyclopedia. Angola (History)
- The first Portuguese colony in Angola was established in Luanda in 1575, and, except for a short Dutch occupation (1641-48).
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Precolonial Angola
- Although many parts of Africa has been carefully researched and preserved, there is relatively little information on the region that forms contemporary Angola as it was before the arrival of the Europeans in the late 1400s.
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Angola in the Eighteenth Century
- Slaves were obtained by agents, called pombeiros, who roamed the interior, generally following established routes along rivers. They bought slaves, called peças (pieces), from local chiefs in exchange for commodities such as cloth and wine.
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Why Angola Matters
- A book about twenty years after independence of Angola.
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Angola History
- From 1575 to current date information about the history and independence.
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Virtual History Tour of Angola
- Overview of various periods in Angola's history, from the Embassy of the Republic of Angola.
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The Story of Angola and the Cocoa Islands
- Chapter about Portuguese colonial rule of Angola, San Thome, and Principe from E. D. Morel's history of European imperialism in Africa, The Black Man's Burden.
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National Democratic Institute: Angola
- Information on programs from this nonprofit organization working to strengthen and expand democracy worldwide.
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Religious Life
- The 1970's Religious conflict had repercussions for Protestant churches as well as for the Roman Catholic Church. In essence, the government made it clear that religious institutions were to adhere to government and party rulings regarding non religious issues.
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Diocese of Benguela
- Sermons, articles, information on the Catholic Church and AIDS, and news from this diocese in Angola. Site in English and Portuguese.
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AccuWeather
- 5-Day Forecast for Luanda, Angola, Africa.
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Yahoo! Weather - Angola
- Current day weather and 5 day forecasts for Cabinda and Luanda.
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Angolan Peace Accord
- U.N. delegate tries to salvage Angolan peace accord - Sept. 20, 1997.
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Kwacha Unita Press
- An online monthly publication in both English and Português highlighting the Angolan situation.
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Angola News
- Press releases and statements regarding current events in Angola.
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OneWorld News Service
- Angola news archives.
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O Pensador - Angolan Newsletter
- Bi-monthly publication from the Embassy of the Republic of Angola.
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allAfrica.com : Angola
- News reports and headlines derived from the African press. Updated constantly.
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News stories about Angola in English
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Angola Press News Agency (Angop)
- News in English, Portuguese and French about Angola (Africa) and the world. General information and links about the country and government.
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ReliefWeb - Angola
- Humanitarian news on Angola
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Angola Peace Monitor
- Monthly magazine, produced by Action for Southern Africa and includes politics, defense and social news.
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BBC News
- Angola - News about Angola updated daily.
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afrol News - Angola
- Provides regular news and analyses from and about Angola.
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Angola Educational Assistance Fund
- USA organization supporting the Catholic University of Angola.
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Basketball
- The Nairobi University Games earned Angola a bronze medal in men's basketball and, in retrospect, can be considered as the take-off point for Angolan athletics.
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Angolan Chess
- Our players won back-to-back Junior African Championships, with Adérito Pedro capturing the 1993 title in Kenya and Eugénio Campos the following year in the Seychelles.
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Angolan Roller Hockey
- Our teams have achieved a reasonable degree of success, and even occasional brilliance, in an up-and-down trajectory which has seen squads rise to Division "A", only to drop again to the ranks of Division "B".
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Angolan Sailing
- In international sailing competitions, Angolan yachtsmen have regularly represented their nation for years, consistently delivering better-than-average results.
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Team Handball
- In team handball competition, the women's squad has earned three African Championships for Angola.
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Angola Track and Field
- The high point came at the 1988 All-African Championships, long-jumper António Santos, now performing for the Portuguese 'Sporting' club, captured a gold-medal.
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USAfrica: Angola
- General information about Angola.
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ClickAfrique - Angola
- Reference information and website links.
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Stanford University: Angola
- Links to Angolan resources.
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Angolan Art Gallery
- Visitors to Angola can view and purchase Angolan art pieces at numerous art galleries in Luanda.
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Art of Angola
- Wooden masks and sculptures of Angola are not merely aesthetic creations, but play an important role in cultural rituals, celebrations and representing different aspects of life.
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Afromix: Music Angola
- Artists and groups.
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Angola Foreign Investment Institute
- Background information on investment in Angola. Requires Flash plug-in.
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Barlows Equipment Company
- Supplier of Caterpillar earth moving machines, compaction equipment and Cat Power Systems.
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Fina Oil Refinery
- Description and contact information.
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Ernst & Young Africa Group - Angola - Investment Profile
- About doing business in Angola.
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Food Wholesales
- General import and export.
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Angola Development
- Statistics from a USAID presentation.
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Angola - US Chamber of Commerce
- Independent, non-profit organization of businesses promoting trade and investment between the United States and Angola.