Ethiopia
The only African nation never formally colonised, birthplace of coffee and home to a calendar that runs several years behind the rest of the world. Ethiopia does time, faith and history its own way.
WHAT THE FLAG MEANS â—¢
Three horizontal bands of green, yellow and red with a blue disc bearing a golden star and rays at the centre. These are the original Pan-African colours, which Ethiopia inspired; green is labour and fertility, yellow hope and peace, red sacrifice, and the star the unity of its peoples.
Ethiopia FACTS â—¢
| Capital | Addis Ababa |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population | 128,691,692 |
| Area | 1,104,300 km² |
| Population density | 117 /km² |
| Currency | Bir (ETB) Br |
| Official language | Amharic |
| Calling code | +251 |
| Internet TLD | .et |
| Time zone | UTC+03:00 |
| Drives on the | Right |
| ISO codes | ET / ETH |
DID YOU KNOW? â—¢
- It's one of the only African countries never to be colonised by a European power.
- It follows its own calendar, which runs roughly seven to eight years behind the Gregorian one.
- Coffee is widely believed to have originated in its highlands.
- The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela were carved downward directly out of solid stone.
- 'Lucy', one of the most famous early human ancestor fossils, was discovered here.
Ethiopia FAQ â—¢
What is the capital of Ethiopia?
The capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa.
What is the population of Ethiopia?
Ethiopia has a population of about 128,691,692.
What currency does Ethiopia use?
Ethiopia uses the Bir (ETB).
What languages are spoken in Ethiopia?
The official language of Ethiopia is Amharic.
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