Republic of Angola

Angola is known for its biodiversity, with the Kissama National Park being a key sanctuary for elephants, giraffes, and other wildlife.

Flora and Fauna

Angola’s diverse landscapes, from rainforests to deserts, support a wide range of wildlife. The country is home to the rare giant sable antelope, found only in Angola. Other notable species include African elephants, leopards, and the striking red-crested turaco. Angola’s coastal waters are rich with marine life, including humpback whales and sea turtles. The country’s flora features the imbondeiro (African baobab), known for its massive trunk, and the unique welwitschia, a desert plant that can live for over a thousand years.

National Flora and Fauna

  • The Giant Sable Antelope (Hippotragus niger variani) is the national animal.
  • The Red-crested turaco (Tauraco erythrolophus) is the national bird.
  • The Welwitschia (Welwitschia mirabilis) is the national plant.
  • The Baobab or Imbondeiro Tree (Adansonia Digitata) is the national tree.
  • The Palm fruit (Elaeis guineensis) is the national fruit.
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Issued 1953: Angolan Wildlife Definitive Series - 5 centavos, Leopard (Panthera pardus). Perforation 13

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Issued 1953: Angolan Wildlife Definitive Series - 10 centavos, Giant Sable Antelope (Hippotragus niger variani). Perforation 13

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Issued 1953: Angolan Wildlife Definitive Series - 20 centavos, African Elephant (Loxodonta africana). Perforation 13

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Issued 1953: Angolan Wildlife Definitive Series - 30 centavos, Common Eland (Taurotragus oryx). Perforation 13