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20 interesting facts about Ethiopia

Posted on by gaurav.chemicalengg
  1. Ethiopia is a country located in the Horn of Africa.
  2. It is the second-most populous country in Africa after Nigeria.
  3. The official language is Amharic.
  4. Ethiopia is considered the birthplace of coffee, and coffee beans are a major export for the country.
  5. The country is known for its diverse culture and history, with over 80 different ethnic groups and more than 200 different languages.
  6. Ethiopia is the oldest independent country in Africa and one of the oldest in the world.
  7. It has a rich religious history and is home to many ancient Christian churches and monasteries.
  8. The country is home to many unique and endangered species of animals, including the Ethiopian wolf and the Ethiopian lion.
  9. Ethiopia is the only country in Africa that was never colonized by a European country.
  10. The country has a long history of rock-hewn churches, the most famous being the Lalibela churches.
  11. Ethiopia is the second most populous landlocked country in the world after Afghanistan
  12. The official name of the country is the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
  13. The Ethiopian calendar is based on the Coptic calendar, which is seven to eight years behind the Gregorian calendar.
  14. Ethiopia is one of the fastest-growing economies in Africa, with a GDP growth rate of around 8% in recent years.
  15. The country is known for its delicious traditional cuisine, which includes dishes such as injera and doro wat.
  16. Ethiopia is home to the Blue Nile, which is a major tributary of the Nile River and a source of hydroelectric power for the country.
  17. The country is a member of the African Union, the United Nations, and the World Trade Organization.
  18. Ethiopia is home to many ancient civilizations and kingdoms, including the Aksumite Empire, which was one of the most powerful empires in the world during the 4th century AD.
  19. The currency of Ethiopia is the Ethiopian birr.
  20. Ethiopia is home to the source of the Blue Nile, Lake Tana, which is the largest lake in Ethiopia and the source of the Blue Nile river.