Luanda is the capital city of Angola. It’s situated on the country’s Atlantic coast. Luanda is among the most dynamic of Africa’s cities and one of the most cosmopolitan. It is the country’s economic, transportation, and cultural centre. Since gaining independence in 1975, Luanda has grown rapidly, influencing other cities around the country. It is famous for its stunning colonial buildings and modern structures that stand side by side to complement each other. Some of the places that make it famous include the amazing colonial buildings, Mausoleum of Agostinho Neto, Fortaleza de São Miguel, and the Luanda Bay.

Census in Angola is done every 10 years and 2014 was the last time that it was conducted. According to the 2014 census, Luanda had a population of 2,571,861. Compared to other cities in Angola, Luanda is considered to be more diverse. Luanda houses over 2.5 million residents, who collectively speak over 40 languages, including Umbundu, Kikongo, Kimbundu, and of course Portuguese. Luanda is known for its vibrant culture, with numerous cultural events, concerts, and festivals taking place throughout the year. The city is also home to several universities, theaters, and museums.

Luanda is divided into several municipalities, each governed by an administrative commission appointed by the central government. The city of Luanda is the seat of the Luanda Province, which is administratively divided into seven municipalities. These municipalities are further divided into urban districts and communes. The governor of the province is appointed by the president of Angola, who has executive powers. The provincial government is responsible for strategic planning, policing, the fire service, most aspects of transport, and economic development.

Luanda has always been a commercial city and today enjoys the status of having one of the largest city economies in Africa. The city thrives in trade and commerce and has a vibrant culture seeped in commerce. It has a GDP of over $50 billion, which is about 45 percent of Angola's total GDP. The size of its economy is larger than that of several African nations. The Port of Luanda handles 70 percent of Angola's imports and exports every year.

Luanda has seen significant infrastructure development in recent years. The government of Angola has invested heavily in upgrading the city’s infrastructure, from new energy, water and sewerage infrastructure, to enhanced digital connectivity and new road, rail and airport schemes. Some of the investment is provided by the private sector, through privatized utilities. This has generally worked well in Luanda, although business is particularly concerned at the lack of capacity in digital infrastructure. Business sees these as priority areas for action by the government.