🇪🇹 Ethiopia
Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Basic Information
Capital
Addis Ababa
Region
Africa
/ Eastern Africa
Population
138,940,022
Area
1,104,300 km²
Currencies
Ethiopian birr (Br)
Languages
Amharic
About Ethiopia
Ethiopia's history stretches back to the dawn of humanity, with some of the oldest hominid fossils discovered within its borders. The Kingdom of D'mt emerged in the 10th century BC, laying the foundations for later civilizations. The Aksumite Kingdom rose to prominence, adopting Christianity in the 4th century AD and becoming a major trading power. Following Aksum's decline, various dynasties ruled, including the Zagwe and Solomonic dynasties, shaping the country's cultural and political landscape. Ethiopia successfully resisted European colonization, maintaining its independence throughout the Scramble for Africa.
Codes & Identifiers
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2
ETISO 3166-1 Alpha-3
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Political Information
System of Government
Federal Parliamentary Republic
Independent
Yes
UN Member
Yes
Neighboring Countries
Additional Flags & Symbols
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Historical
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