Luanda
Angola's main city
Luanda is the capital and largest city of Angola, located on the Atlantic coast of southwestern Africa.
Founded by Portuguese colonists in 1575, it served as a major hub for the transatlantic slave trade.
Today it functions as Angola's economic center, driven largely by the oil industry.
Luanda has become one of the most expensive cities in the world for expatriates.
Partially enclosed water
- AtlanticOcean bordering Europe
- beachSandy waterside margin
- shorelineLand-water boundary
- seasideCoastal recreational area
waterfront · ocean · breeze · fishing · palm trees · sunset · seafood · maritime
Urban profile against atmosphere
- trafficMovement along routes
- congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
- sprawlExtend in disorderly fashion
- highriseMultistory urban building
boulevard · infrastructure · metropolis · bustling · nightlife · markets · street vendors · construction
Safe anchorage for ships
- dockMooring structure at water's edge
- wharfShip docking structure
- cargoTransported goods
- containerThing for storing items
shipping · freight · logistics · petroleum · oil terminal · tanker · export · import
Authority over a state
- parliamentNational legislative assembly
- embassyOfficial diplomatic residence abroad
- diplomacyNegotiation between nations
- administrationOrganizational oversight and control
ministry · presidency · sovereignty · constitution · legislation · republic · executive · judiciary
bay
Partially enclosed water
seaside · waterfront · ocean · breeze · fishing · palm trees · sunset · seafood · maritime · tidal
skyline
Urban profile against atmosphere
- trafficMovement along routes
- congestionExcessive accumulation causing blockage
- sprawlExtend in disorderly fashion
highrise · boulevard · infrastructure · metropolis · bustling · nightlife · markets · street vendors · construction · development
harbor
Safe anchorage for ships
container · shipping · freight · logistics · petroleum · oil terminal · tanker · export · import · vessel
government
Authority over a state
- parliamentNational legislative assembly
- embassyOfficial diplomatic residence abroad
- diplomacyNegotiation between nations
administration · ministry · presidency · sovereignty · constitution · legislation · republic · executive · judiciary · cabinet