Welcome To
Ethiopia
Step back in time to a world of ancient historical treasures, medieval monuments and wilderness of spectacular beauty
Salam
Welcome To the roof of africa!
Ethiopia is in the horn of Africa and is bordered by Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, Sudan and South Sudan. It has a rich and fascinating history, as the only African country never to have been colonised.
Lalibela is famous for its monolithic rock-hewn churches and the holy city of Axum for its ancient obelisks.
Although not regarded as a big game destination, Ethiopia’s natural beauty and unspoilt wilderness is distinctive and unique to the region.
The rugged Ethiopian Highlands is home to the last populations endemic Ibex, antelope and wolf. The Ethiopian Wolf is the most endangered carnivore in Africa, with fewer then 450 left in the wild.
Facts & Figures
Capital
Addis Ababa
Population
90 076 012
Currency
ETB
Time Zone
UTC+03:00
Highlights and sights
The Great Rift Valley
More than 70% of Africa’s mountains are found in Ethiopia and The Great Rift Valley, which is visible from space, cuts through the northeast of Ethiopia
Birding
There are 924 recorded species of birds in Ethiopia, 23 species are listed as endemic to the country, making it a bird-watchers and ornithological paradise
Culture
An ancient and distinctive culture, Ethiopia became a Christian nation long before Europe, it follows its own 13-month calendar and also uses a unique Semitic alphabet.