Location
Ethiopia is a landlocked country located in the Horn of Africa, known for its rich history and cultural diversity. It is one of the world's oldest nations, with its origins tracing back to the ancient kingdom of Aksum. The capital city, Addis Ababa, serves as the political and cultural hub. Ethiopia is characterized by its diverse ethnic groups and languages, with Amharic being the official working language. The country has a federal republic government structure. Ethiopia is renowned for its unique cuisine, historical sites, and significant contributions to African unity, hosting the African Union's headquarters in Addis Ababa.
Cultural Holidays
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Historical Places
Historical Books
The Kebra Nagast (Ge'ez: ክብረ ነገሥት, kəbrä nägäśt), or The Glory of the Kings, is a 14th-century national epic of Ethiopia, written in Geʽez by the nebure id Ishaq of Aksum. In its existing form, the text is at least 700 years old and purports to trace the origins of the Solomonic dynasty, a line of Ethiopian Orthodox Christian monarchs who ruled the country until 1974, to the biblical king, Solomon and the Queen of Sheba.
Endemic Animals
Traditional Cuisines
Athletics
National Anthem of Ethiopia
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Did You Know?
- Ethiopia is the only African country that was never colonized.
- The ancient Ethiopian calendar has 13 months, and the new year starts on September 11.
- Lucy, the oldest hominid fossil, was found here.
- Lalibela’s rock-hewn churches were carved in the 12th century and are still used for worship.
- Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee, discovered in the region of Kaffa.
- The Ethiopian alphabet, Ge'ez script, is one of the oldest alphabets still in use.
- Ethiopian man, Abebe Bikila, was the first black African to win gold at the Olympics!
- Over 80 languages are spoken in the country