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President Droupadi Murmu hosted Angolan President João Lourenço at Rashtrapati Bhavan during his first State visit to India. The visit coincided with the 40th anniversary of India–Angola diplomatic relations.
Key Facts about Angola
Angola is located on the southwestern coast of Africa, with a strategicAtlantic Ocean coastlineto the west.
Capital:Luanda,a key maritime and oil-exporting hub.
Neighbouring countries:
oNorthwest: Republic of the Congo
oNorth & Northeast: Democratic Republic of the Congo
oSoutheast: Zambia
oSouth: Namibia
Major rivers:Cuango RiverandCuanza River, vital for hydropower and inland water transport.
Highest peak:Mount Moco, the tallest mountain in Angola, located in the Huambo province