a republic in southwestern Africa on the Atlantic Ocean; achieved independence from Portugal in 1975 and was the scene of civil war until 1990
"Angola, a republic in southwestern Africa that gained independence from Portugal in 1975, finally ended its long civil war in 1990."
A country in Southern Africa
"Angola is a country in Southern Africa known for its vast savannas and diverse wildlife."
Portuguese Angola, also known as Portuguese West Africa and officially the State of West Africa, from 1575 to 1975
"The historical records detail how Portuguese Angola operated as a colony from 1575 until its independence in 1975."
The name comes from the Kimbundu word ngola, which was the title held by native kings when Portuguese explorers arrived in the 15th century. It originally referred to the Kingdom of Angola before being applied to a plantation and later a prison in Louisiana.