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Aesthetical Angola Trivia Quiz

Welcome the aesthetical land of Angola! From the calming Kalandula Falls, to the bustling streets of Luanda. Welcome to the quiz that will change your knowledge about Angola!

A multiple-choice quiz by Ewefojhghjkbw. Estimated time: 3 mins.

Author
Ewefojhghjkbw

Time
3 mins

Type
Multiple Choice

Quiz #
409,763

Updated
Sep 05 22

# Qns
10

Difficulty
Average

Avg Score
7 / 10

Plays
152

Last 3 plays: Dreessen (9/10), Guest 38 (1/10), hosertodd (10/10).

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Question 1 of 10

1. When did Luanda become the capital of Angola? Hint

1925

1950

2000

1975

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Question 2 of 10

2. What was Angola named after? Hint

A native tribe

A heroic tribe leader

A nearby lake

A tribal object

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Question 3 of 10

3. What is the total area of Angola? Hint

786,380 km� (303,623 mi�)

752,610 km� (290,584 mi�)

824,292 km� (318,260 sq. mi.)

1,246,700 km� (481,353 mi�)

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Question 4 of 10

4. What is the highest point of Angola? Hint

Mount Moco

Burnt Mountain

Tundavala Gap

Waterkloof

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Question 5 of 10

5. What is the national dish of Angola? Hint

Calulu

Gelado de m�cua

Moamba de Galinha

Mufete de cacuso

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Question 6 of 10

6. What is the official language of Angola? Hint

English

German

Portuguese

French

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Question 7 of 10

7. What is the national anthem of Angola? Hint

Angola Diante!

Angola Pop�lar!

Angola Avant�!

Angola Frente!

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Question 8 of 10

8. How many countries does Angola border? Hint

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Question 9 of 10

9. What is the currency of Angola? Hint

Kwanza

South African CFA Franc

Dollar

Escudo

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Question 10 of 10

10. How long is Angola's coastline? Hint

0 km (0 miles)

1,610 kilometers (1,000 miles)

40 km (25 miles)

100,000 km (62,137 mi)

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Quiz Answer Key and Fun Facts

1. When did Luanda become the capital of Angola?

Answer: 1975

Luanda became the capital of Angola straight after the country became independent from Portugal. The old name of the capital during Portuguese colonisation was *deep breath* S�o Paulo da Assun��o de Loanda.

2. What was Angola named after?

Answer: A tribal object

Angola was named after the 'Ngola' which is a iron object that symbolises kingship in the Mbundu and Lunda tribes.

3. What is the total area of Angola?

Answer: 1,246,700 km� (481,353 mi�)

Angola covers 1,246,700 sq km (481,353 sq km). Surprisingly, Portuguese Angola covered roughly the same area!

4. What is the highest point of Angola?

Answer: Mount Moco

Mount Moco is the highest point in Angola at 2,620 metres (8,600 ft). It's in the province of Huambo in the west. It's located about 70 km or 43 mi from the city of Huambo.

5. What is the national dish of Angola?

Answer: Moamba de Galinha

Sorry if you thought Funge. Moamba de Galinha contains palm oil, cassava flour porridge, okra, plantains and wild spinach. Gelado de m�cua is a sorbet, Mufete de Caruso is a fish thing and Calulu is fish or meat with a bunch of veggies.

6. What is the official language of Angola?

Answer: Portuguese

This is because the Portuguese colonised Angola in the 1500s, when bumping into the approximate spot of Luanda today.

7. What is the national anthem of Angola?

Answer: Angola Avant�!

"Angola Avante" roughly translates to "Angola, Forward". The lyrics of the anthem were composed by Manuel Rui Alves Monteiro and the music was composed by Rui Alberto Vieira Dias Mingas.

8. How many countries does Angola border?

Answer: 4

Angola borders four countries, the DRC, Zambia, Congo and Namibia. Most borders are just straight lines, but Zambia's border is defined by the Cuambo River.

9. What is the currency of Angola?

Answer: Kwanza

Angola's currency is the kwanza, adopted in 1977, replacing the escudo at the exact same rate.

10. How long is Angola's coastline?

Answer: 1,610 kilometers (1,000 miles)

Angola has a coastline of 1,610 km. Its coastline is also the lowest point in the country. Its EEZ (exclusive economic zone) is 518,433 sq km (200,168 sq mi).

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