Tigray Region

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Tigray Region

Name

Tigray Region

Nomenclature and Geography

Category: Region / Subdivision

Summary

Tigray is the northernmost regional state of Ethiopia, bordering Eritrea to the north. It is primarily inhabited by the Tigrayan people and serves as the historical heartland of the Aksumite Empire. The regional capital and largest city is Mek'ele.

Statistics

Area

41,409.95 km²

Population

4,960,003

Location