Ethiopia
Ethiopia is a country in East Africa, Africa. Its capital is Addis Ababa, with a population of approximately 126.5M and a total area of 1,104,300 km². The official language is Amharic and the currency is the Birr (ETB).
📊 Quick Facts about Ethiopia
Ethiopia covers an area of 1,104,300 km² with a population density of 115/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $126B ($996 per capita) and gained independence in Never colonized. It is a landlocked country with no coastline.
Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee, legend says a 9th-century goat herder named Kaldi noticed his goats became energetic after eating coffee berries. The country also uses its own unique calendar, which is currently about 7 years behind the rest of the world.
✈️ Travel Information for Ethiopia
⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with the official embassy or consulate before travel.
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🏛 Must-See Places in Ethiopia
UNESCO 13th-century churches carved entirely from living red rock, called 'Africa's Petra'
A UNESCO dramatic highland plateau with endemic gelada baboons and walia ibex
UNESCO towering granite stelae from a powerful ancient empire that traded with Rome
The world's hottest inhabited place, a surreal alien landscape of lava lakes and salt flats
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What is the capital of Ethiopia?
The capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa.
What continent is Ethiopia in?
Ethiopia is located in Africa, in the East Africa region.
What currency does Ethiopia use?
Ethiopia uses the Birr (ETB). The international calling code is +251.
What is the GDP of Ethiopia?
Ethiopia has a GDP of $126B, with a GDP per capita of $996.
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