🇪🇹 Ethiopia

Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

Basic Information

Capital

Addis Ababa

Region

Africa / Eastern Africa

Population

135,000,000

Area

1,104,300 km²

Currencies

Ethiopian birr (Br)

Languages

Amharic

About country

Ethiopia is a landlocked country situated in the Horn of Africa, boasting a rich and ancient history. It is considered one of the earliest centers of human evolution, with fossils discovered there dating back millions of years. The Kingdom of Aksum, a powerful trading empire, flourished for nearly a millennium, adopting Christianity in the 4th century AD. Ethiopia successfully resisted European colonization, maintaining its independence throughout the colonial era, a source of national pride. Today, it faces challenges related to rapid population growth and economic development, but remains a significant regional power.

Political Information

System of Government

Federal Parliamentary Republic

Independent

Yes

UN Member

Yes

Codes & Identifiers

ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2

ET

ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3

ETH

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Neighboring Countries

Additional Flags & Symbols

Addis Ababa

City / Municipality

Dire Dawa

City / Municipality

Harar

City / Municipality

Adal Sultanate

Historical Flag

Emirate of Harar

Historical Flag

Ethiopian Empire

Historical Flag

People's Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

Historical Flag

Sultanate of Aussa

Historical Flag

Central Ethiopia Regional State

Region / Province / State

Harari Region

Region / Province / State

Sidama Region

Region / Province / State

South Ethiopia Regional State

South Ethiopia Regional State

Region / Province / State

South West Ethiopia Peoples' Region

Region / Province / State

Tigray Region

Region / Province / State

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