Angola

usgb/æŋˈɡəʊlə/
noun

Angola is a country in southern Africa.

Luanda is the capital city of Angola.
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Often appears as...

  • republic of angola
  • angola's economy
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Geographical Identity

Angola is a specific country; avoid confusing it with general references to Africa.

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I'm studying the ecosystem specific to Angola.
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National Context

Use 'Angola' when discussing topics related to its culture, politics, economics, or geography.

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Angola's music has a rich history.
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Not a Language

Angola refers to the country, not the language; the official language of Angola is Portuguese.

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She learned Portuguese before moving to Angola.
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