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🇪🇹 Ethiopia Geography — Location, Area, Borders & Climate

Ethiopia is a country in East Africa, Africa. It covers a total area of 1,104,300 km² and is a landlocked country with no coastline. It shares land borders with 6 countries.

📐 Geographic Statistics

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Continent
Africa
geographical region
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Region
East Africa
sub-region
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Total Area
1,104,300 km²
land coverage
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Pop. Density
115/km²
people per km²
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Coastline
0 km (landlocked)
total shore length
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Timezone
UTC+3
UTC offset
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Independence
Never colonized
established
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Climate
Tropical highland, varied by altitude
general type

Location and Position

Ethiopia is situated in East Africa, within the broader continent of Africa. As a landlocked country, Ethiopia has no direct access to the sea, which historically influenced its trade routes and development. Access to international markets relies on agreements with neighbouring countries.

Size and Area

Ethiopia covers a total area of 1,104,300 km², making it one of the smaller countries in the world. With a population of 126.5M across this area, the population density is 115/km². The capital city is Addis Ababa.

Climate

The climate of Ethiopia is tropical highland, varied by altitude. The best time to visit is generally October–February, when conditions are most favourable for travel.Climate varies by region within the country, so specific conditions depend on the area being visited.

🗺️ Countries Bordering Ethiopia

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Eritrea
Asmara
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Djibouti
Djibouti City
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Somalia
Mogadishu
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Kenya
Nairobi
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South Sudan
Juba
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Sudan
Khartoum

Frequently Asked Questions

Where is Ethiopia located?

Ethiopia is located in East Africa, Africa. The capital city is Addis Ababa.

How large is Ethiopia?

Ethiopia has a total area of 1,104,300 km² with a population density of 115/km².

What countries border Ethiopia?

Ethiopia shares land borders with: Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, South Sudan, Sudan.

What is the climate of Ethiopia?

The climate of Ethiopia is Tropical highland, varied by altitude. The best time to visit is October–February.

What timezone is Ethiopia in?

Ethiopia observes UTC+3 timezone.

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