Why is Angola in poverty?

The devastation of war, the high fertility rate, limited access to healthcare, lack of quality education for all and income inequality partially due to government corruption are the primary causes of poverty in Angola.

Is Angola the poorest country?

Angola is one of Africas most resource-rich countries. It is the second-largest oil producer in Africa and the fourth-largest producer of diamonds. The 2016 Human Development Index ranks Angola 149 out of 186 on the poverty scale, as poverty permeates the entire nation.

How do people in Angola make money?

More than 90% of Angolas revenue comes from oil production, but despite its oil wealth, Angola remains largely impoverished. Activists like Elias Isaac say the much-vaunted oil wealth bypasses ordinary people in the country, run by President Jose Eduardo dos Santos since 1979.

Is Angola a high risk country?

Angolas borders are porous and vulnerable to general smuggling and trafficking in small arms, diamonds, humans, fuel, and motor vehicles. Angola has a high rate of U.S. dollar cash flow, although the government has implemented new financial policies to decrease use of all currencies except the Angolan kwanza.

Does Angola have free healthcare?

While it is free, public healthcare in Angola is severely underfunded and understaffed. Its also extremely difficult to access, with both locals and expats opting for private healthcare instead.