Tigray Region
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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