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Ethiopia

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Ethiopia is in Africa. Here you’ll find flag, capital and neighbours to learn.

Borders: Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Sudan, Somalia, South Sudan

Capital
Addis Ababa
Region
Africa
Subregion
Ostafrika
Area
1,104,300 km²
Population
135,472,051
Language
Amharic
Neighbours
Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Sudan, Somalia, South Sudan

Did you know?

  • History

    Ethiopia is the only African country that was never permanently colonised.

  • Oddities

    The Ethiopian calendar has 13 months and runs about seven to eight years behind the Gregorian calendar.

  • Economy

    The coffee plant originated in the Ethiopian highlands; the Kaffa region likely gave it its name.

  • Culture

    In Lalibela, eleven churches were carved from solid rock — from the top down, without stacking stones.

  • Nature

    The Danakil Depression is among the hottest and lowest places on Earth, glowing neon colours from sulphur deposits.

Frequently asked questions about Ethiopia

Addis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia.