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Map location
| Countrywide Info |
Universal Time Zone
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1
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| International Country Code |
244
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| IDD International Prefix |
0
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| NDD National Prefix |
0
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Country Currency
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New Kwanza (Aon) = 100 centimos (LW). Notes are in denominations of Kzr 100,000, 50,000, 10,000, 5,000, 1,000, 500, 100 and 50. Coins are in denominations of Kzr 100, 50, 20, 10, 5, 2 and 1, and 50 lwei.
Credit cards are not generally accepted. American Express, Diners Club and Visa enjoy limited acceptance.
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Currency Restrictions |
All imported currency must be declared on arrival. The export of local currency is prohibited
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Public Holidays Observed |
New Year’s Day – 1 January
Martyrs of the Colonial Repression Day – 4 January
Start of Liberation War – 4 February
International Women’s Day – 8 March
Peace and Reconciliation Day – 4 April
Good Friday
Easter Monday
Labour Day – 1 May
Africa Day – 25 May
International Children’s Day – 1 June
Nation’s Founder and National Hero’s Day – 17 September
All Soul’s Day – 1 November
Independence Day – 11 November
Christmas Day – 25 December
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Main Religions |
Roman Catholic, Protestant.
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Languages Spoken |
Official language is Portuguese. The majority of the population speak Bantu and other African languages.
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Customs Allowance
and Regulations |
Prohibited imports: Firearms and ammunition; pornographic materials; plants originating in infected areas; gaming machines; pure alcohol (denatured); animals without corresponding certificates; dangerous medicines or foodstuffs; fiscal or postal stamps or valuables.
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Health Information |
Yellow Fever certificate is required for all travellers. Cholera; Malaria; Rabies; Onchocerciasis (River Blindness); Trypanosomiasis (Sleeping Sickness); Bilharzia (Schistosomiasis) are prevalent. Acute Diarrhoea; Hepatitis; Hymenolepiasis; Influenza; Leprosy; Meningitis; Tuberculosis; Typhoid; Typhus.
Chloroquine-resistant and celebral Malaria are endemic to the Region.
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