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The flag of Angola came into use on November 11, 1975. The Angola flag has remained controversial. The flag is split horizontally into an upper red half and a lower black half. The Angola flag is a modification of the ruling party's flag. The red is for the blood spilt by Angolans during their independence struggle, while the black represents the African continent. The crossed cog wheel in the middle stands for workers and industry, while the machete represents the peasantry with a red star. The flag of Angola was adopted at the time of Marxist government and hence resembles the symbol of Communism.

fficial Name: Republica de Angola

Capital: Luanda

Location: In central Africa, bordered by the Atlantic, Zaire, Zambia and Namibia. Angolan territory includes Cabinda, which is sandwiched between the Congo and Zaire

Area: 1,246,700 sq. km.

Official Languages: Portuguese

National Flag: Horizontally red over black with a star and an arc of cog wheel crossed by a machete, yellow all over in the center.

Flag Ratio: 2:3

National Anthem: Angola Avante Angola Advance ! (1975)