Angola is a country in southwestern Africa. Its name derives from the Kimbundu word for king, 'N'gola'.

It was first settled by Bushmen hunter-gatherer societies before the northern domains came under the rule of Bantu states such as Kongo and Ndongo. rom the !"th century, #ortuguese colonists began trading, and a settlement was established at $uanda in the !%th century. #ortugal anne&ed territories in the region which were ruled as a colony from !%"", and Angola was incor'orated as an overseas 'rovince of #ortugal in !("!. After the Angolan )ar of Inde'endence *!(%!+!(,-. which ended with an army mutiny and leftist cou' in $isbon, Angola's inde'endence from #ortugal was achieved on November !!, !(," through the Alvor Agreement. After inde'endence, the country entered a 'eriod of civil war that ended in /00/. 1raditional 2ostume 1he traditional clothing of the country of Angola can vary de'ending on which region is being visited. In many areas, the traditional clothing for women can consist of the wra'around dress, a blouse, and a shawl on their neck or head. In southern Angola, the women tend to wear the traditional clothing and elaborate bracelets and beadwork on their legs, arms, and neck. In the urban areas, )estern clothing is generally worn. 1his includes suits, skirts, and dresses.

National Anthem of Angola 3 #4tria, nunca mais es5ueceremos 6s her7is do 5uatro de evereiro. 3 #4tria, n7s saudamos os teus filhos 1ombados 'ela nossa Inde'end8ncia. 9onramos o 'assado e a nossa 9ist7ria, 2onstruindo no 1rabalho o 9omem novo, 9onramos o 'assado e a nossa 9ist7ria, 2onstruindo no 1rabalho o 9omem novo. Coro: (2x) Angola, avante: ;evolu<=o, 'elo #oder #o'ular:

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