2. Flag Angola’s Flag came into use on November 11, 1975. The red is for the blood spilt by Angolans during their independence struggle, while the black represents the African continent.
3. The crossed cog wheel in the middle stands for workers and industry, while the machete and yellow star represent the peasantry.
4. Country and Capital Angola is situated on the South Atlantic coast in Western Africa. Luanda is its capital.
5. Territory Area: 1,246,700 km2, about twice the size of Texas.
16. NATIONAL HOLIDAYS January 4th – Day of the Fallen against the colonial repression January 26th – Luanda's Day February 4th – Day of the Armed Struggle, in memory of the Baixa de Cassanje revolt April 4th – Peace Day, or Ceasefire Day, end of the Angolan Civil War May 25th – Africa's Day September 17th – AgostinhoNeto's Day and National Heroes’ Day November 11th – Independence Day
18. TYPICAL FOOD Angolans like their food spicy. Angolan cuisine is varied and tasteful, with local dishes based mainly on fish, cassava products and spicy stews.
19. THE CAPOEIRA ANGOLAN MUSIC Ladainha (Litany)expresses lament, emotion, and the message of the capoeirista. Louvação (eulogy)Is a time to express gratitude to the Master, to God, to the teachings. Corrido (song)They are usually short verses and the chorus must respond to the singer.
21. RELIGIOUS CUSTOMS Angola is a predominantly Christian country. There are about 1000 religious communities in the country. Roman Catholics constitute more than half of the population.
