What is Viana, Angola?

Information about Viana, Angola

Viana is a suburb of Luanda, Angola in the Luanda province. It's approximate population is 106,383 [1] is home to about 6,000 long-term refugees, primarily from the Katanga province of the Democratic Republic of the Congo. It is about a 90 minute drive from downtown Luanda. It is home to the Estádio do Santos, a 17,000 seat stadium built in 2003 that is used primarily for football matches.
Luanda
formerly called Loanda
Luanda in 2005
Location of Luanda in Angola
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Country Angola
Province Luanda Province
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Motto
"Virtus Unita Fortior"   (Latin)
"Unity Provides Strength"
Anthem
Angola Avante!   (Portuguese)
Forward Angola!
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Luanda is a province of Angola. It has an area of 2,257 km² and a population of approximately 3 million. Luanda is the capital of the province and the country. Municipalities in Luanda Province include Cacuaco, Viana, Cazenga, Ingombota, Kilamba Kiaxe, Maianga, Rangel, Samba and
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Katanga was a break away state proclaimed on July 11 1960 separating itself from the new Congolese government of Patrice Lumumba in July, declaring independence under Moise Tshombe leader of the local CONAKAT party.
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Motto
Justice – Paix – Travail   (French)
"Justice – Peace – Work"
Anthem
Debout Congolais
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Estádio do Santos is a multi-use stadium in Viana, Angola. It is currently used mostly for football matches. The stadium holds 17,000 and was built in 2003.

Santos Futebol Clube plays its home matches at the stadium.
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Association football, commonly known as football or soccer, is a team sport played between two teams of 11 players. It is the most popular sport in the world.
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