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Luanda
About Luanda
Luanda is the capital of Angola. It is the main commercial centre of the country and has a harbour on the Atlantic ocean. The city is over crowded with displaced people after decades of civil war of which the city has suffered considerably.
Local highlights
- The city is gradually recovering and shops, restaurants and hotels are coming back
Highlights in the vicinity
Explore the environment of Luanda, such as
- See the beautiful bay
- Namibe with its excellent beaches
- Tunda-Vala volcanic-you can climb to the top at 2600m and enjoy the spectacular view
- Visit Kissama (70 km south of Luanda) with its grasslands and coastal savanna. Its wildlife includes giraffes, elephants, ostriches, and palanca antelope
Good to know
- No. of inhabitants: 3.5 million
- Timezone: UTC +1
- Weather: Tropical and humid especially from October to March.
- Stay safe: don't go out at night or even alone at daytime. Police in Luanda are known to be very corrupt.
Local transport
- Mini bus taxis (Candongas) are considered dangerous
- Try a private taxi (Macon Taxi) company
Inbound transport
- Nearest airport: Luanda International Airport
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