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Angola General Information

Language:Portuguese
Electricity:220V AC 60Hz
International Direct Dialing Code:244
Driving:Driving is on the right. International Driving Permit required
Currency:New Kwanza (AON 1 = 100 Lwei)
Business/Social Hints:Business tends to be transacted between Oct and May. Jun to Sep are holiday months. Business is conducted in Portuguese, knowledge of French or Spanish is useful. There are many restrictions on photography
Public Holidays:2009
1 Jan New Year`s Day, 4 Jan Martyrs of the Colonial Repression Day, 4 Feb Start of Liberation War, 8 Mar International Women`s Day, 4 Apr Peace and Reconciliation Day, 10 Apr Good Friday, 13 Apr Easter Monday, 1 May Labour Day, 25 May Africa Day, 1 Jun International Children`s Day, 17 Sep Nation`s Founder and National Heroes Day, 1 Nov All Soul`s Day, 11 Nov Independence Day, 25 Dec Christmas Day.
* Holidays falling on a Saturday or Sunday are observed the following Monday.
Emergency Services:Police: 323442. Fire: 115 & 232333. Ambulance: 333991
Clothing:Light clothes with warmer wear if travelling to inland areas & waterproofs for the rainy season