Ethiopia Capital

Addis Ababa is also the largest city in the nation. Initially, the capital city was Entoto, which experiences lower temperatures than Addis Ababa. Addis Ababa was made capital in 1887 due to its higher temperatures compared to Entoto. It was first a military encampment, but when the Emperor’s palace was moved there, it became the capital of Ethiopia. Emperor Menelik II established the capital city through the intervention of his wife, Taitu, the Empress. The town sits at the center of the nation on a well-watered plateau. Hills and mountains surround it, which gives it a beautiful scenic view.

The city is host to administrative and educational centers like Addis Ababa University. It is also home to banking, manufacturing and insurance companies. The United Nation Economic Commission for Africa and the African Union both have their headquarters within the city. Addis Ababa has a population of 3,384,569 and a metropolitan population of 4,567,857.

Addis Ababa has the status of being an economical and commercial hub, which has stirred up the tourism sector in the nation. The city is one of the most frequently visited places in Africa. Tourist attractions include St. George’s Cathedral, the Arat Kilo Monument, and the Addis Ababa stadium area. Some of the fun activities that visitors engage in include bird watching, waterskiing, bathing, sightseeing, and boating. Addis Ababa has experienced increased numbers of tourists by more than 10% over the decades.

Addis Ababa experiences a sub-tropical highland climate with variations. The variations result from its position near the equator as well as different wind patterns around the mountains and hills surrounding it.

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Published on 2019-11-06


Capital	Addis Ababa
Languages	Oromo (official working language in the State of Oromiya) 33.8%, Amharic (official national language) 29.3%, Somali (official working language of the State of Sumale) 6.2%, Tigrigna (Tigrinya) (official working language of the State of Tigray) 5.9%, Sidamo 4%, Wolaytta 2.2%, Gurage 2%, Afar (official working language of the State of Afar) 1.7%, Hadiyya 1.7%, Gamo 1.5%, Gedeo 1.3%, Opuuo 1.2%, Kafa 1.1%, other 8.1%, English (major foreign language taught in schools), Arabic (2007 est.)
Ethnic Groups	Oromo 34.4%, Amhara (Amara) 27%, Somali (Somalie) 6.2%, Tigray (Tigrinya) 6.1%, Sidama 4%, Gurage 2.5%, Welaita 2.3%, Hadiya 1.7%, Afar (Affar) 1.7%, Gamo 1.5%, Gedeo 1.3%, Silte 1.3%, Kefficho 1.2%, other 8.8% (2007 est.)
Religion	Ethiopian Orthodox 43.5%, Muslim 33.9%, Protestant 18.5%, traditional 2.7%, Catholic 0.7%, other 0.6% (2007 est.)
Government	Federal parliamentary republic
Independance	Oldest independent country in Africa and one of the oldest in the world - at least 2,000 years (may be traced to the Aksumite Kingdom, which coalesced in the first century B.C.)
Area	1,104,300.00 km²
Water Area	104,300.00 km²
Land Area	1,000,000.00 km²
Population	102,374,044.00
Location	Eastern Africa, west of Somalia
No. Bordering Countries	6
Bordering Countries	Djibouti 342 km, Eritrea 1,033 km, Kenya 867 km, Somalia 1,640 km, South Sudan 1,299 km, Sudan 744 km
GDP(PPP)	$175,000,000,000.00 (USD)
GDP (Per Capita)	$1,900.00 (USD)
Export Partners	Its major export partners are Switzerland, China, the United States, and the Netherlands.
Export Commodities	Its main exports are coffee, oilseeds, and edible vegetables.
Import Partners	Its major import partners are China, the United States, and Saudi Arabia.
Import Commodities	Its major imports include machinery and aircraft, metal, and electrical materials.
Climate	Tropical monsoon with wide topographic-induced variation
Terrain	High plateau with central mountain range divided by Great Rift Valley
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