Angola at a Glance Located on the Atlantic Coast of southern Africa, Angola is bordered by Namibia to the south and Zambia and Zaire to the east and north. Angola's 1,600 km-long coastline and its four major ports make it a natural trans-shipment point for the entire region. Land Area: 486,213 square miles Population: 12 millions (2000 estimate) Capital City: Luanda Languages: Portuguese (official), and over 60 other Bantu-group languages, including Umbundu, Kimbundu, Kikongo, Tchokwe Ovambo Religions: Traditional beliefs (47%) Roman Catholic (38%), Protestant (15%) Climate: Tropical in the north, subtropical in the south Time: One hour ahead of GMT Basic Facts About The Government Head of State: President José Eduardo dos Santos National Legislature: National Assembly with 220 seats Last Elections: 1992 (legislative and presidential) Next Elections: Late 2002 Main Political Parties: The Popular Movement for the Liberation Of Angola (MPLA) and the National Union for the Total Independence of Angola (UNITA) F.N.L.A Basic Economic Data Currency: Kwanza (Kz) Real GDP Growth: 5 percent (2000 estimate) Exports: Nearly $8 billion worldwide (2000 estimate) Major Exports: Oil, diamonds, minerals, coffee, fish, timber, cotton, sisal and other agricultural products Imports: Nearly $2.5 billion worldwide (2000 estimate) Major Imports: Consumer goods, capital goods, machinery, vehicles, and spare parts Major Import Sources: Portugal, the United States, South Africa, Spain and Brazil Roads: 46,575 miles Railways: Benguela (810 miles), Luanda (334 miles), Moçâmedes (563 miles) Major Ports: Luanda, Lobito and Namibe Airports: International airport in Luanda; 13 other airports