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Ethiopia Info
ADMINISTRATIVE / COMMERCIAL CAPITAL: Addis Ababa
GEOGRAPHY
Ethiopia is a landlocked country situated in the Horn of Africa. It shares borders with Somalia, Eritrea,Kenya and Sudan. Ethiopia has a total land area of 1,100,000 km2.
DEMOGRAPHY
A population of close to 82 Million. Muslims account for about 40% of the population.
CLIMATE
Most of the country have a climate which is generally cool. The daily maximum temperatures ranges between 20 °C and 25 °C throughout the year. From June to September is a rainy season.
LANGUAGES SPOKEN
Amharic is the official language. English is widely used as well.
LOCAL TIME
GMT +3 hrs throughout the year
BUSINESS HOURS
General: 8.:30 AM to 5:30 PM
HOLIDAYS
National Day: May 28th
Victory of Adowa: March 2nd
May Day: May 1st
Ethiopian Christmas Day: January 7th
Muslim Festivals (Based on the lunar calandar):
Id-ul-Fitr
Id-ul-Adha
Milad-un-Nabi
CURRENCY
Ethiopian Birr
IMPORTANT PHONE NUMBERS
Police/ Emergencies: 91
Medical: 92
Fire: 93
Latest on Ethiopia
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Gondar Overview
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Considered as one of the most premier destinations of Ethiopia, Gondar is an ancient city that has been home to a number of emperors and princes. Gondar is located on the historical route in north-west Ethiopia and is close to the Lake Tana. The best time to visit the city is between September and November. The ruins of the 17th… -
Ethiopia Overview
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Well-placed in the Horn of Africa, Ethiopia houses some of the most stunning natural attractions of Africa. The country is also one of the greatest cultural destinations of Africa with as many as eight UNESCO World Heritage Sites. The exploration of Ethiopia is beyond the historical and cultural extravaganza. For those interested in archaeology will be more than thrilled to… -
Al-Anwar Masjid, Addis Ababa
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Al-Anwar Masjid in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia
The largest and the oldest masjid in Addis Ababa, the Al-Anwar Masjid stands in the heart of the open air market of Merkato and was built in 1922. Merkata is believed to be the biggest open air market in Africa. The masjid has a nice architecture with white and green colours.
