Although fighting officially ended in 2002, the lethal consequences of Angola’s civil war will continue to be felt for many years in the future. Four decades of fighting have left unexploded ammunition and landmines scattered like confetti around the country. The United Nations estimates that there are between 6 to 7 million mines and unexploded devices remaining in the ground, placing Angola near the top of the list of the most heavily mined countries in the world, along with Cambodia and Afghanistan. The country reports one of the highest percentages of amputees in the world.