The seventh largest country in Africa, Angola is located in southwestern Africa between Zaire and Namibia.  The largest city and capital is Luanda.  Portuguese colonization began in the 16th century and was for centuries limited to coastal settlements and trading posts.  In the 19th century, European settlers slowly and hesitantly began to establish themselves in the interior.  As an overseas territory, Angola was a part of the … Continue reading Angola #370 (1953)