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According to topschoolsintheusa.com, Angola is a large, African nation located in the south-central part of the continent. It has an area of 1,246,700 square kilometers and a population of nearly 30 million people. The terrain is mostly flat to rolling plains with some high plateaus and mountains in the south and east. The climate is tropical with hot wet summers and cool dry winters. The educational system in Angola is divided into four levels: pre-primary education (ages 3-5), primary education (ages 6-12), secondary education (ages 12-16) and higher education (university level). Pre-primary education is optional but highly encouraged for children aged 3-5. Primary school is free and compulsory for all children aged 6-12, while secondary school is optional but highly encouraged. Upper secondary schools are specialized institutions offering vocational training in fields such as engineering, finance or hospitality management. Higher education consists of universities offering degrees in various disciplines including business administration. See localcollegeexplorer for Angola History.