31. Arba Minch
(Cities/Arba minch)

...ouses, accompanied by the magnificent backdrop of the lakes in the Rift far below, give glimpses of ancient Ethiopia. The inhabitants of this village are known as the Dorze, whose success in the fie...

32. Poverty
(Government and politics/Economy)

Poverty is pervasive in Ethiopia, and nearly half of the country's people live below the poverty line.Poverty is pervasive in Ethiopia, and nearly half of the country's people live below the poverty l

33. Investment
(Government and politics/Economy)

...eas for foreign investment. Saudi Arabia has been the source of 60% of the FDI approved so far, with MIDROC Ethiopia, a private limited company, accounting for much of that. The European Union has bee...

34. Economy
(Government and politics/Economy)

Ethiopia's economy is largely based on agriculture, which is undertaken with a primitive farming system, mostly for subsistence.Ethiopia's economy is largely based on agriculture, which is undertaken

35. Addis Ababa
(Cities/Addis Ababa)

...nent and historical are the following, which many times as you will see is dedication to the many heroes of Ethiopia, who stood to defend the society against the colonialism: The statue of the Lio...

36. Addis Ababa's History
(Cities/Addis Ababa)

...and we have to move on to an area where there is an abundant supply of firewood" (Source: ETTE, Discovering Ethiopia). At the suggestion of the said Frenchman for an alternative to bring an end to t...

37. The hot zone
(Nature/Climate)

As you descend from the highlands the temperature increases dramatically, and you realize that you are truly in the tropics, after all. In the lowlands light clothing is a must. Wearing canv

38. The cool zone
(Nature/Climate)

...night and snow occurs at the highest elevations. Many tourists are surprised at how cool it can be in the Ethiopian highlands. Be prepared for sudden cold weather and mountain storms. During the d...

39. Climate
(Nature/Climate)

Ethiopia is truly a tourist paradise-beautiful, mysterious and extraordinary. Above all things, it is a country of wonderful and varying climate. Tropical monsoon and topographically- i

40. The cradle of the human race
(Nature/Archeology)

... ancestors of Homo sapiens, technically known as Australopithecus Afarensis, discovered in the Afar area of Ethiopia in 1974. The fossil has been determined to be 3.8 million years. Supplemented by ma...

41. Wildlife
(Nature/Wildlife)

Ethiopian wildlife is as diversified as the topography and the climatic conditions of the country. Ethiopia has a recorded list of 242 land mammals, of which twenty-eight are endemic. M

42. Awash National Park
(Nature/National parks)

Awash National Park is located 225 km east of Addis Ababa, the Park stretches 30km east to west and a little less from north to south. The terrain is mainly acacia woodland and grassland.

43. Omo National Park
(Nature/National parks)

... these springs Cercopsis egregia has been recorded, one of the few places known for the species in southern Ethiopia. In addition, two species of the Sudan?Guinea Savanna biome have been recorded at t...

44. Mago National Park
(Nature/National parks)

... join the Omo River. The river, which is 760 km long, originates in the central, south-western highlands of Ethiopia, where it is known as the Gibe. Its final destination is Lake Turkana, close to the...

45. Bale Mountains National Park
(Nature/National parks)

...ortunities for unsurpassed mountain walking, horse trekking, scenic driving and the chances to view many of Ethiopia's endemic mammals, in particular the Mountain Nyala and Ethiopian Wolf, and birds, ...

46. Babille Elephant sanctuary
(Nature/National parks)

...ose themselves in the open. Babille is also home to the hot thermal springs, used to supply much of eastern Ethiopia with bottled mineral water. ...

47. Sof Omar Caves
(Nature/Geography)

... Torches and, of course, a map are a must when on a visit to the Sof Omar caves. Maps are provided by the Ethiopian Tourism Enterprise. Local guides also carry a copy of the map. Bats (no trouble...

48. Trekking in Ethiopia
(Nature/Geography)

...te climate, the grand mountain scenery, and the tradition of generous hospitality of the people, with which Ethiopia is blessed, make the Ethiopian highlands superb trekking sites. Trek...

49. Camping
(Nature/Geography)

Camping in Ethiopia is just about the only way to visit the most beautiful, undeveloped and unspoiled areas of the country, whether in the national parks or other rural areas. Regarding m

50. Landmarks
(Nature/Geography)

Ethiopias grasslands, mountains, rivers, lakes, and other fascinating features give the country impressive natural beauty. The country is mountainous, with some 25 mountains in central an

51. Go-Ethio
(Static Content)

Two years ago, two Ethiopian friends living in Sweden decided to travel to Ethiopia. After being abroad for a very long time, they could not enlist the help of family and contacts as is common. Thus t

52. Getting around
(Static Content)

In order to get around in Ethiopia you use flight, bus or car, or some combination thereof. The best way to get around, if you are not in a hurry is by car, but depending of your routes you will nee

53. Getting there
(Static Content)

To get to Ethiopia you simply take the flight

54. Wildlife
(Category Blog)

Animal lovers must visit Ethiopia, because in spite of the fact that the number of mammals and birds is but a shadow of ancient populations, it is still a magnificent place to enjoy the great variety

55. Responsible traveling
(Category Blog)

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56. Religion
(Category Blog)

It is believed that Ethiopia has a long line of Jewish heritage. Some speculate that the country's Jewish tradition may go as far back as the legendary visit of the Queen of Sheba to King Solomon of

57. National parks
(Category Blog)

With 14 major wildlife reserves, Ethiopia provides a microcosm of the entire sub-Saharan ecosystem. Bird life abounds, and indigenous animals from the rare Walia ibex to the shy wild ass, roam free ju

58. Modern
(Category Blog)

The reunification of Ethiopia was begun in the 19th cent. By Kasa (Lij Kasa; c.1818-68), who conquered Amhara, Gojjam, Tigray, and Shoa, and in 1855 had himself crowned emperor as Theodore II. He bega

59. Medieval
(Category Blog)

The Ethiopian culture we know today may be said to date from between the ninth and eleventh centuries, coinciding with Axum's political decline. Judaism and Islam grew to be powerful forces in Ethiopi

60. Heritage
(Category Blog)

Few nations, if any, can boast the historic splendour of Ethiopia, evidence of whose extraordinary past is everywhere, from its rock-hewn churches, still places of living worship, to its ancient histo