Ethiopia 🇪🇹
Ethiopia 🇪🇹: capital Addis Ababa, population 120 million, located in Africa. Currency: Ethiopian Birr (Br). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Addis Ababa
- Population: 120 million
- Continent: Africa
- Language: Amharic
- Currency: Ethiopian Birr (Br)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
- Area: 1,104,300 km² (426,372 sq mi)
- Region: Eastern Africa
- Landlocked
- People: Ethiopian
- Internet domain: .et
Fun Facts About Ethiopia
- Uses a calendar that is 7-8 years behind the Western calendar.
- The birthplace of coffee.
- One of only two African countries never colonized by Europe.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ethiopia known for?
Ethiopia is known for several things — Uses a calendar that is 7-8 years behind the Western calendar; The birthplace of coffee; One of only two African countries never colonized by Europe.
How big is Ethiopia?
Ethiopia covers about 1,104,300 square kilometers (426,372 square miles), in the Eastern Africa region.
Is Ethiopia landlocked?
Yes. Ethiopia is landlocked — it has no coastline and is surrounded by 6 neighboring countries.
What are people from Ethiopia called?
People from Ethiopia are called Ethiopian.
What is the capital of Ethiopia?
The capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa.
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