https://padlet.com/amcdowell80/sla0n32f66dn African Country Padlet en-us 2018-04-23 16:06:47 UTC 2018-04-24 16:24:10 UTC hello@padlet.com amcdowell80 https://padlet.com/amcdowell80/sla0n32f66dn/wish/254475001 1. This oil and diamond-rich country is rebuilding after suffering from civil war for 27 years since independence from Portugal in 1975.  
2. Angola's economy is one of the world's  fastest growing.
3. Angola has the highest death rate (mortality) in the world. 
4. Angola is twice the size of Texas. 
5. Nearly 70% of the population is under 24 years old. 
6. Angola is very rich in natural resources. ]]> 2018-04-23 16:06:47 UTC https://padlet.com/amcdowell80/sla0n32f66dn/wish/254475001 amcdowell80 https://padlet.com/amcdowell80/sla0n32f66dn/wish/254500854 This is a map of Angola. ]]> 2018-04-23 16:53:23 UTC https://padlet.com/amcdowell80/sla0n32f66dn/wish/254500854 amcdowell80 https://padlet.com/amcdowell80/sla0n32f66dn/wish/254501899 Angola is located in southwestern Africa. It is south of the Equator and the Atlantic Ocean borders it. ]]> 2018-04-23 16:55:14 UTC https://padlet.com/amcdowell80/sla0n32f66dn/wish/254501899 amcdowell80 https://padlet.com/amcdowell80/sla0n32f66dn/wish/254502520 The majority of the food in Angola consist of fish or meat stewed in a rich sauce with vegetables. ]]> 2018-04-23 16:56:20 UTC https://padlet.com/amcdowell80/sla0n32f66dn/wish/254502520 amcdowell80 https://padlet.com/amcdowell80/sla0n32f66dn/wish/254503954 This is their traditional dress. (the picture) Currently, they wear t-shirts and jeans just like the Western style of clothing. ]]> 2018-04-23 16:58:50 UTC https://padlet.com/amcdowell80/sla0n32f66dn/wish/254503954 amcdowell80 https://padlet.com/amcdowell80/sla0n32f66dn/wish/254504744 In the 17th century and 18th century Angola was a source of slaves for the Portuguese.  However, in 1961 there was a rebellion. As a result of the rebellion, forced labor was abolished but different groups in Angola began a guerrilla war against the Portuguese. Angola became independent from Portugal on 11 November 1975 but civil war continued.]]> 2018-04-23 17:00:14 UTC https://padlet.com/amcdowell80/sla0n32f66dn/wish/254504744 amcdowell80 https://padlet.com/amcdowell80/sla0n32f66dn/wish/254504936 Angola has a tropical climate with a marked dry season. Rainfall is an important key to the climate. ]]> 2018-04-23 17:00:35 UTC https://padlet.com/amcdowell80/sla0n32f66dn/wish/254504936 amcdowell80 https://padlet.com/amcdowell80/sla0n32f66dn/wish/254505072 The landscape consists of a coastal lowland, hills and mountains, a vast plain that is known as the high plateau, and rain forests.  Zambezi River and several tributaries of the Congo River flow through Angola. The highest point -  Morro de Moco. Lowest point - Atlantic Ocean. ]]> 2018-04-23 17:00:51 UTC https://padlet.com/amcdowell80/sla0n32f66dn/wish/254505072 amcdowell80 https://padlet.com/amcdowell80/sla0n32f66dn/wish/254505273 Angola is a presidential republic. The president is Joao Lourenco. ]]> 2018-04-23 17:01:12 UTC https://padlet.com/amcdowell80/sla0n32f66dn/wish/254505273 amcdowell80 https://padlet.com/amcdowell80/sla0n32f66dn/wish/254505558 Portuguese is the official language.]]> 2018-04-23 17:01:39 UTC https://padlet.com/amcdowell80/sla0n32f66dn/wish/254505558 amcdowell80 https://padlet.com/amcdowell80/sla0n32f66dn/wish/254505707 Most of Angola is Christian. About two-fifths is Roman Catholic, about two-fifths is Protestant, and some one-tenth is traditional beliefs or other religions.]]> 2018-04-23 17:01:56 UTC https://padlet.com/amcdowell80/sla0n32f66dn/wish/254505707