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    Angola

    Angola at a glance

    Capital city

    Luanda

    Population

    37.9 million

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    Cost of living (monthly, one person)

    $1,800/month (Expat-Focus, 2025)

    Freedom score

    Not Free, score 28/100 (Freedom House, 2024)

    Safety (Global Peace Index)

    1.94/5 — rank 73/163 (IEP, 2024)

    Language

    Portuguese

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    People & culture

    You will find a culture deeply rooted in music and dance, where the soulful sounds of Kizomba fill the warm evening air. Portuguese remains the unifying language, though the country’s diverse ethnic heritage enriches daily life with vibrant textiles and traditional markets.