Angola in Perspective: Orientation Guide and Portuguese Cultural Orientation: Geography, History, Economy, Society, Security, Military, Religion, Traditions, Luanda, Huambo, Benguela, Cabinda, Lobito

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Author: Progressive Management ISBN: 9781311666321
Publisher: Progressive Management Publication: July 17, 2014
Imprint: Smashwords Edition Language: English
Author: Progressive Management
ISBN: 9781311666321
Publisher: Progressive Management
Publication: July 17, 2014
Imprint: Smashwords Edition
Language: English

These two unique guides produced by the Department of Defense provide comprehensive information about all aspects of life in Angola, with a special emphasis on geography, history, the economy, society, security and military matters, religion, traditions, urban and rural life, ethnic groups, crime, the environment, government, holidays, gender issues and much more.

Angola in Perspective: An Orientation Guide - Chapter 1 - Geography * Country Overview * Geographic Regions and Topographic Features * Coastal Plain * Hills and Mountains * Central-Eastern Highlands * Climate * Rivers * Major Cities * Luanda * Huambo * Benguela * Cabinda * Lobito * Environmental Concerns * Natural Hazards * Chapter 1: Assessment * Chapter 2 - History * Introduction * Early History * Portuguese Colonization * Colonial Transition * 20th Century: Independence and Civil War * Recent Events * Cabinda: History and Current Status * Chapter 2: Assessment * Chapter 3 - Economy * Introduction * Agriculture * Industry * Natural and Energy Resources * Oil Sector * Mining and Minerals * Trade: Exports and Imports * Transportation * Standard of Living * Public vs. Private Sector * Economic Trends * Chapter 3: Assessment * Chapter 4 - Society
Introduction * Ethnic Groups and Languages * Ovimbundu * Kimbundu * Kongo * Other Ethnic Groups * Religion: An Overview * Indigenous Religious Beliefs * History of Christianity * Cuisine * Traditional Dress * Gender Issues * Arts * Sports and Recreation * Chapter 4: Assessment * Chapter 5 - Security * Introduction * U.S.-Target Country Relations * Relations with Neighboring Countries * Namibia * Zambia * Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) * Republic of the Congo (ROC) * Police Force and Military * Army * Navy * Angolan National Air Force (FANA) * Issues Affecting Stability * Outlook * Chapter 5: Assessment

Angola (Portuguese) Cultural Orientation * CHAPTER 1 - PROFILE * Introduction * Geography * Climate * Geographic Divisions and Topographic Features * Coastal Lowlands * Hills and Mountains * High Plains * Rivers * Major Cities * Luanda * Huambo * Benguela * Cabinda * History * The Early Kingdoms * Portuguese Colonization (1700-1900) * Angola in the 20th and 21st Centuries * Recent Events * Economy * Industry * Agriculture * Government * Ethnic Groups * Ovimbundu * Kimbundu (Mbundu) * Kongo (Bakongo) * Other Ethnic Groups * Chapter 1 Assessment
CHAPTER 2 - RELIGION * Introduction * Major Religions * Christianity * Indigenous Religions* The Role of Religion in the Government * Religion in People's Daily Lives * Religious Events and Holidays * Buildings of Worship * Behavior in Places of Worship * Chapter 2 Assessment * CHAPTER 3 - TRADITIONS
Introduction * Codes of Politeness * Hospitality and Gift-Giving * Eating Customs and Habits * Dress Codes * Non-Religious Holidays * Do's and Don'ts * Chapter 3 Assessment * CHAPTER 4 - URBAN LIFE - Introduction * Urban Problems * Urban Labor Issues * Healthcare * Education * Transportation and Traffic * Restaurants and Marketplace * Restaurants * Markets and Street Vendors * Street Crime and Solicitation * Chapter 4 Assessment * CHAPTER 5 - RURAL LIFE
Introduction * Tribal Distribution * Land Distribution * Economy * Rural Healthcare * Rural Education * Who's in Charge? * Checkpoints * Landmines * Chapter 5 Assessment * CHAPTER 6 - FAMILY LIFE * Introduction * Typical Household and Family Structure * Status of Women, Elders, and Children * Women * Elders * Children * Marriage, Divorce, and Birth * Marriage and Weddings * Divorce * Birth * Funeral Rites * Naming Conventions * Chapter 6 Assessment

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These two unique guides produced by the Department of Defense provide comprehensive information about all aspects of life in Angola, with a special emphasis on geography, history, the economy, society, security and military matters, religion, traditions, urban and rural life, ethnic groups, crime, the environment, government, holidays, gender issues and much more.

Angola in Perspective: An Orientation Guide - Chapter 1 - Geography * Country Overview * Geographic Regions and Topographic Features * Coastal Plain * Hills and Mountains * Central-Eastern Highlands * Climate * Rivers * Major Cities * Luanda * Huambo * Benguela * Cabinda * Lobito * Environmental Concerns * Natural Hazards * Chapter 1: Assessment * Chapter 2 - History * Introduction * Early History * Portuguese Colonization * Colonial Transition * 20th Century: Independence and Civil War * Recent Events * Cabinda: History and Current Status * Chapter 2: Assessment * Chapter 3 - Economy * Introduction * Agriculture * Industry * Natural and Energy Resources * Oil Sector * Mining and Minerals * Trade: Exports and Imports * Transportation * Standard of Living * Public vs. Private Sector * Economic Trends * Chapter 3: Assessment * Chapter 4 - Society
Introduction * Ethnic Groups and Languages * Ovimbundu * Kimbundu * Kongo * Other Ethnic Groups * Religion: An Overview * Indigenous Religious Beliefs * History of Christianity * Cuisine * Traditional Dress * Gender Issues * Arts * Sports and Recreation * Chapter 4: Assessment * Chapter 5 - Security * Introduction * U.S.-Target Country Relations * Relations with Neighboring Countries * Namibia * Zambia * Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) * Republic of the Congo (ROC) * Police Force and Military * Army * Navy * Angolan National Air Force (FANA) * Issues Affecting Stability * Outlook * Chapter 5: Assessment

Angola (Portuguese) Cultural Orientation * CHAPTER 1 - PROFILE * Introduction * Geography * Climate * Geographic Divisions and Topographic Features * Coastal Lowlands * Hills and Mountains * High Plains * Rivers * Major Cities * Luanda * Huambo * Benguela * Cabinda * History * The Early Kingdoms * Portuguese Colonization (1700-1900) * Angola in the 20th and 21st Centuries * Recent Events * Economy * Industry * Agriculture * Government * Ethnic Groups * Ovimbundu * Kimbundu (Mbundu) * Kongo (Bakongo) * Other Ethnic Groups * Chapter 1 Assessment
CHAPTER 2 - RELIGION * Introduction * Major Religions * Christianity * Indigenous Religions* The Role of Religion in the Government * Religion in People's Daily Lives * Religious Events and Holidays * Buildings of Worship * Behavior in Places of Worship * Chapter 2 Assessment * CHAPTER 3 - TRADITIONS
Introduction * Codes of Politeness * Hospitality and Gift-Giving * Eating Customs and Habits * Dress Codes * Non-Religious Holidays * Do's and Don'ts * Chapter 3 Assessment * CHAPTER 4 - URBAN LIFE - Introduction * Urban Problems * Urban Labor Issues * Healthcare * Education * Transportation and Traffic * Restaurants and Marketplace * Restaurants * Markets and Street Vendors * Street Crime and Solicitation * Chapter 4 Assessment * CHAPTER 5 - RURAL LIFE
Introduction * Tribal Distribution * Land Distribution * Economy * Rural Healthcare * Rural Education * Who's in Charge? * Checkpoints * Landmines * Chapter 5 Assessment * CHAPTER 6 - FAMILY LIFE * Introduction * Typical Household and Family Structure * Status of Women, Elders, and Children * Women * Elders * Children * Marriage, Divorce, and Birth * Marriage and Weddings * Divorce * Birth * Funeral Rites * Naming Conventions * Chapter 6 Assessment

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