Science and technology in Angola
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Security considerations and a severe shortage of skilled personnel have limited Angola
’s development of its extensive mineral reserves and abundant fertile land. Angola’s research institutes include the Cotton Scientific Research Center in Catete
, the Agronomic Research Institute in Huambo
(founded in 1962), the Institute for Veterinary Research in Lubango
(founded in 1965), the Angola Medical Research Institute in Luanda
(Founded in 1955), and the Angolan Directorate of Geological and Mining Services in Luanda (founded in 1914). The University Agostinho Neto (founded in 1963) has faculties of sciences, agriculture, medicine, and engineering, and the National Center of Scientific Investigation.
In 1987–97, science and engineering students accounted for 24% of college and university enrolments. The National Museum of Natural History and the National Anthropology Museum are located in Luanda.
Angola
Angola, officially the Republic of Angola , is a country in south-central Africa bordered by Namibia on the south, the Democratic Republic of the Congo on the north, and Zambia on the east; its west coast is on the Atlantic Ocean with Luanda as its capital city...
’s development of its extensive mineral reserves and abundant fertile land. Angola’s research institutes include the Cotton Scientific Research Center in Catete
Catete
Catete is a small town and commune in northern Angola not far from the capital Luanda.-Transport:It is served by a railway station on the Luanda Railways.Catete is the major graveyard for old steam locomotives on the northern line.The station is here....
, the Agronomic Research Institute in Huambo
Huambo
Huambo, formerly Nova Lisboa , is the capital of Huambo province in Angola. The city is located about 220 km E from Benguela and 600 km SE from Luanda. The city's last known population count was 225,268...
(founded in 1962), the Institute for Veterinary Research in Lubango
Lubango
Lubango is the capital city of the Angolan province of Huíla. Its last known population was 100,757. Until 1975, the city's official name was Sá da Bandeira.-Portuguese rule:...
(founded in 1965), the Angola Medical Research Institute in Luanda
Luanda
Luanda, formerly named São Paulo da Assunção de Loanda, is the capital and largest city of Angola. Located on Angola's coast with the Atlantic Ocean, Luanda is both Angola's chief seaport and its administrative center. It has a population of at least 5 million...
(Founded in 1955), and the Angolan Directorate of Geological and Mining Services in Luanda (founded in 1914). The University Agostinho Neto (founded in 1963) has faculties of sciences, agriculture, medicine, and engineering, and the National Center of Scientific Investigation.
In 1987–97, science and engineering students accounted for 24% of college and university enrolments. The National Museum of Natural History and the National Anthropology Museum are located in Luanda.