Angola

Context: President of India is on a State Visit to Angola, marking the first-ever visit by an Indian President, to strengthen bilateral cooperation in energy, trade, and technology under the India–Africa Forum Summit framework.

About Angola:

What it is?

• Angola is a resource-rich nation in southwestern Africa, known for its vast oil reserves, diamonds, and diverse landscapes ranging from tropical coasts to rugged highlands.
• It gained independence from Portugal in 1975 after a long anti-colonial struggle.

Capital: Luanda.

Neighbouring Nations: Republic of the Congo, Democratic Republic of the Congo, Zambia, Namibia, and Atlantic Ocean.

Geological & Physical Features:

1. Topography: Angola is roughly square-shaped, rising from a narrow coastal plain to a central plateau averaging 1,000–2,000 metres in elevation.
2. Highest Point: Mount Moco (2,620 m), near Huambo.
3. Major Rivers: The Cuanza, Cunene, and Cuango rivers form key drainage basins; some southeastern rivers flow into the Zambezi and Okavango systems.
4. Soils & Minerals: Rich in oil-bearing formations, diamonds, and metal ores; features lateritic soils and eroded escarpments.