A complete list of tourist attractions in Angola

Angola is located in southwest Africa, with its capital, Luanda, bordering the Atlantic Ocean in the west. It is adjacent to the Democratic Republic of the Congo to the north and northeast, Namibia to the south, and Zambia to the southeast. There is another enclave of Cabinda Province adjacent to the Republic of Congo and the Democratic Republic of Congo. Angola's economy is dominated by agriculture and minerals, as well as the oil refining industry, mainly located in the coastal area of Cabinda. Food processing, papermaking, cement and textile industries are also relatively mature. Angola's national strength is growing rapidly due to oil production. The country has a vast territory, abundant resources, rich territory, and rich undeveloped resources. There are a total of 8 billion barrels of oil along the coast, and diamonds are also produced inland. Angola has very high economic potential and has great potential to become the richest country in Africa in the future. As a former dependency of Portugal, it is known as the "Brazil of Africa."

kwanza River

The Kwanza River is a river in central and northern Angola. It originates from the mountains in the southeastern part of the Bié Plateau, turns north and northwest, and flows into the Atlantic Ocean at Para-She Kwanza, 56 kilometers south of Luanda. The Kwanza River is 960 kilometers long and has a drainage area of 148,000 square kilometers. The Kwanza River is a river of important economic value in Angola. It originates about 80 kilometers southeast of Hitembo on the Bie Plateau at an altitude of 1500 meters, and less than 10 kilometers away from the town of Mombue. The river first flows north for about 515 kilometers, then twists and turns northwest, and joins the Atlantic Ocean 48 kilometers south of Luanda.

The Kwanza River is densely populated with tributaries and abundant water. The upper reaches flow through the plateau basin, with slow advection. The middle reaches cut through mountainous areas, have many ravines and rapids, and are rich in water power. The Cambambe Dam and a hydropower station with an installed capacity of 260,000 kilowatts have been built. The lower reaches have steep plains and broad valleys, which are beneficial for irrigation. It is the most important agricultural area in Angola. It is navigable from Dongduo to the estuary (193 kilometers). There is a series of waterfalls at the junction of the middle and lower reaches. The Kwanza River has a huge water system and many tributaries. The main tributaries include the Cuquema River, the Cuiva River, the Cunhinga River, the Cuto River, the Luando River, the Cuije River, the Gango River and the Lucala River.

Luanda

Luanda is the capital of Angola and the capital of Luanda Province. In the northwest, it is close to the Gulf of Mugo in the Atlantic Ocean and near the mouth of the Kwanza River. Oil is contained nearby. Luanda has beautiful natural scenery and is a famous tourist attraction in Africa. The highlands in the city are mostly residential areas, and the lowlands are industrial and commercial areas.

There are many parks and gardens in the city. The Nassa Seniora Dokamo Church and the Jesuit Church on the Palace Square are ancient buildings dating from the 17th century. The famous Angola Museum houses a large number of animal and plant specimens, works of art and historical relics. In the south of the city, there is the Castle of San Miguel, built in 1575. The castle stands on the ridge and is surrounded by an irregular polygonal long wall, which is quite majestic. There are also ancient European buildings in the city such as the Nasal Chapel, which was built in the 16th century. At the seaside, there are 20-story high-rise buildings rising from the ground, which are majestic and magnificent. There are good beaches on the outskirts of the city, where there are many high-end hotels and clubs, and green trees and flowers complement each other's golden sand and blue waves. Near the city, there is also the second largest waterfall in Africa, second only to Mosiwatunya Falls (formerly known as Victoria Falls), which is a frequent tourist destination.

Angola Military Museum

The Angola Military Museum is one of the most famous buildings in Angola. It was built in 1575. It is a castle built by Portugal colonists at the intersection of Luanda Bay and the island. It is also a symbol of the opening of Luanda City. After Angola's independence, it was transformed into a military museum. Like the bunker, the Angola Military Museum is close to the sea. In the era when Angola was still indigenous, this bunker was still unbreakable. At that time, this place was one of the docks for the black slave trade in Africa.

The museum is a military castle, with some cannons left over from the past, and of course some old-fashioned weapons from modern times. There is currently a showroom in the museum that displays some clothes, models and pictures used during the anti-colonial armed struggle in Angola and the Angolan civil war. In the courtyard, bronze statues of the Portugal king, governor, and famous poet Cammons and others cast during the Portugal colonial period are also preserved. The museum is also the commanding height of Luanda City. Climbing the castle, you can overlook the Presidential Palace, overlook the Luanda Waterfront Avenue, and enjoy the sea and sky scenery of Luanda Bay. It is a good place to enjoy scenery and take photos in Luanda City. Standing on the platform on the castle, overlooking the rippling blue waves of the Atlantic Ocean, connected with the gorgeous sunset, it is better than countless fairyland on earth.

Angola Museum of Anthropology

The Angola Anthropological Museum is one of the most famous museums in Angola, with tens of thousands of visitors every year. The museum has a two-story main building. It was built in the 18th century and was originally a residence of a wealthy man in Portugal. In the 1930s, Ann Diamond Company purchased the building and expanded it. After the independence of Angola, the country turned this building into a museum and officially opened it to the public in early November 1976.

The Angola Anthropological Museum mainly has 12 exhibition halls, a library and a conference room. The exhibits are mainly physical objects, including some models, wood carvings, miniature landscapes and pictures. They reflect the history and unique traditional cultural customs of the main tribes in Angola, where men work and women weave, and where they worship gods and ancestors. Exhibits include various tools, utensils and weapons used by the ancestors of Angola in farming, grain processing and storage, wine-making, smelting, casting, hunting, fishing, raising livestock, and cooking; traditional beating musical instruments, clothes made of tree bark, women's headwear, belts, wedding, funeral offerings, power weapons used by rulers and tribal leaders to symbolize political rights, tribal hats, carved mahogany chairs and noodles, and courtyard layout models of large households under polygamy; Totems, worship objects, sacrificial masks and divine supplies of traditional and Western religions.

Msuru Island

Mussulo Island is located south of Luanda, the capital of Angola. It can be reached in about 15 minutes by a motor speedboat. It is a famous tourist attraction in Angola and a resort for domestic and foreign tourists for weekend leisure and vacation. The small island is composed of water sandbars formed by the intersection of the Kwanza River and sea water and accumulated over the years. It is surrounded by water on all sides and has the best sandy beaches in the country. The beaches in some areas are silver-white and shine in the sun, as if they are inlaid on the coast of Luanda. A string of gems.

The island is densely populated with lush plants, coconut trees, papaya and mango trees, and has a tropical scenery with panoramic views. There are various buildings along the island, ranging from modern holiday villas, hotels, and hotels to African thatched huts of various shapes. Tourists can take a motorised speedboat to board the island, walk on the beach, fish or engage in water sports, go to specialty restaurants to barbecue and taste seafood, or take a boat around the island to enjoy the scenery of Msuru Bay. There are also famous tourist projects such as the Moon Valley and the Slave Museum near the island.