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European countries forced, out of economic, strategic, and nationalistic considerations, a tighter control over African territories. To protect their interests, the Portuguese sent a number of military expeditions into the areas, which they considered to be their colonies, and brought them under actual control.
In the center of the flag is a shield with a golden pelican feeding its young in a purple field. The golden border of the shield contains five small blue shields with white dots and four red crosses of the Order of Christ. Above the shield is a mural crown and below the shield is a white scroll with the word "ANGOLA" written on it.
Flag of Angola * country: Angola used by: Angola current since: 1975-11-11 created by: format: 2:3 shape: rectangular FIAV: ↑: colours: red, black: other characteristics: flag has 2 horizontal stripes. flag includes tool: cogwheel flag includes arm: machete flag contains a star (special formation of the stars: none).
Many also speak the official languages of their countries: English in Zambia, French in Democratic Republic of Congo, and Portuguese (as first or second language) in Angola. The Chokwe have many neighbors that consist of the Lunda, Pende, Mbangani, and Kete to the North; Minungu, Lwena, Luchazi, Mbwela, and Mbundato the East; Holo, Mbundu ...