ANGOLA

Although Angola is located in a sub tropical zone, its climate is not typical of such areas due to the following factors:
The cold current from Benguela running along the southern part of the coast. The highlands in the interior. The influence of the Namibe desert, situated southwest. As a result Angola has its own specific climate, with two distinct seasons, the rains, from October to April and the mist or “Cacimbo” from May to September, a much dryer season with lower temperatures.

The National Park of Mupa, in the Province of Cunene, can be seen among others, the ostrich, the elephant and the hippopotamus. The National Park of Iona, in the Province of Namibe, where the zebra, the elephant, the leopard and the rhinoceros roam freely.

Angola's capital and main tourist entrance spot is, Luanda The tourism industry in Angola is based on the country's natural beauty, including its rivers, waterfalls and scenic coastline. Angola  is a giant wather puzzle of different climates, landscapes, cultures and colors. Angola's tourism industry is relatively new, as much of the country was destroyed during the post-colonial civil war which ended in 2002.

RAPID INFORMATION DATA SHEET
(Based on the year 2007 estimates)

Geography:
Official language: Portuguese
Other key languages: Umbundu, Kimbundu, Lunda, Kikongo
Major religious groups: Christian (Roman Catholic), Animist
Capital: Luanda
Population: 17.0 m
Land area: 1,246,700 km²
Population density (people/km²): 13.6

Key economic data
GDP: US$ 33.4 bn
GDP per capita: US$ 1,965
PPP GDP per capita: US$ 3,428
Average Real GDP growth 2000-06: 11.1%
Currency: Kwaza
Key exports: Crude oil, diamonds, refined petroleum products,
liquefied natural gas
Key imports: Consumer goods, capital goods, intermediate goods

ANGOLA

Tax indicators

Companies:
• Company tax: Resident companies: 35%
• Company tax: Non-resident companies: 35%
• Secondary Tax on Companies (STC): n/a
• General sales tax: n/a
• Value-added tax: n/a

Individuals:
• Fiscal year end: 31 December
• Individual marginal tax rate (maximum): 15%
• Basis of taxation: Source-based

Withholding tax:
• Interest: 15% (it does not operate as a withholding)
• Dividends: 10%
• Royalties: 10%
Exchange controls: Exist
Double tax treaties: Exist
Capital gains tax: n/a (CG taxed under Corporate Tax)

High rainfall levels are registered along the coastal areas slowly decreasing from 800 mm to 50mm, as one moves further south. The average mean temperature is normally around 23º. The inland area can be divided into three zones. The North, where the rainfall is very heavy and the temperatures high, the Central Plateau zone, which is generally dry with average temperatures of 19º and finally the South, where oscillations in temperature are registered due to the proximity of the Kalahari Desert and the influence of tropical air fronts.

The orography and the climatic characteristics of the land provide Angola with a vast diversity of animal and vegetable species.

In Cabinda, there is dense, humid forestland, rich in exotic woods and the natural habitat of gorillas. South of Zaire, in the basins of Kwanza, Kuango, Cuito and the tributaries of the Cassai can be found savannah forestland. The National Park of Quissama, South of Luanda, where, among other species, are to be found the elephant, the African antelope and the wild boar. The coastline of the park is used an egg laying ground for the sea turtles.
In the National Park of Kameia, in the Province of Moxico can be found the lion, the leopard, the chacal, the elephant and the antelope.
The National Park of Bicuar, in the Province of Huila in the home of elephants, antelopes, elands, gnus and zebras.

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