People's Republic of Angola República Popular de Angola 1975–1992 Flag Coat of arms Location of Angola Capital Luanda Languages Portuguese Government Unitary Marxist-Leninist one-party socialist republic President • 1975−1979 Agostinho Neto • 1979−1992 José Eduardo dos Santos Prime Minister • 1975−1978 Lopo do Nascimento • 1991−1992 Fernando José de França Dias Van-Dúnem Historical era Cold War • Independence from Portugal 11 November 1975 • Admitted to the United Nations 22 November 1976 • Abolition of Marxist government 25 August 1992 Currency Kwanza Preceded by Succeeded by Overseas Province of Angola Republic of Angola