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==Word List(s)==
==Word List(s)==
==Alphabet and Pronunciation==
==Alphabet and Pronunciation==
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angolan_Portuguese#Phonology Vowels and Consonants - Wikipedia]
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angolan_Portuguese#Lexicon Portuguese differences between Angola, Portugal and Brazil - Wikipedia]
==Language Aids and Dictionaries==
==Language Aids and Dictionaries==
==Additional Resources==
==Additional Resources==

Revision as of 15:34, 2 April 2021

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Description[edit | edit source]

The languages in Angola are those originally spoken by the different ethnic groups and Portuguese, introduced during the Portuguese colonial era. The most widely spoken indigenous languages are Umbundu, Kimbundu and Kikongo. Portuguese is the official language of the country. [1]

  • Portuguese -- 71.1%
  • Umbundu -- 23.0%
  • Kikongo -- 8.8%
  • Kimundu -- 7.85

List of the Languages of Angola

Word List(s)[edit | edit source]

Alphabet and Pronunciation[edit | edit source]

Language Aids and Dictionaries[edit | edit source]

Additional Resources[edit | edit source]

References[edit | edit source]

  1. Wikipedia contributors, "Angola," in Wikipedia: the Free Encyclopedia, https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Angola#Languages#Languages, accessed 2 Apr 2021.