1. Things to Do
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... close to Addis Ababa, such as a walk through the vineyards of Ambo. The rewards of a trek in the Simien mountains include spectacular views from the northern escarpment, the three endemic mammals - Walia ...

2. 'Meskel' - The Finding of the True Cross
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... to form the towering pyramid that will soon be a beacon of flame. Torches of eucalyptus twigs called chibo are used to light the bundle of branches called demera. In Addis Ababa celebrations start in the ...

3. 'Timkat' - The Feast of Epiphany
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... of the layman, the engraved wooden or stone slab is carried under layers of rich cloth. In Addis Ababa, many churches bring their tabots to Jan Meda (the horse racing course of imperial day) accompanied ...

4. Useful Contacts
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Useful contacts Ministry of Trade and Industry PO Box 704, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Tel. 251-1-518025 Fax: 251-1-514288 Email: - Ministry of Agriculture PO Box 62347, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Tel. 251-1-518040 ...

5. Ethiopian Wildlife
(About Ethiopia/Ethiopian Wildlife)

... in their other habitats Some live at Debre Sina not far from Addis Ababa and others at Debre Libanos on the way to the Blue Nile; there are also small populations in the Mulu and Bole Valley gorges. But ...

6. The State of Oromia
(regional information/ethiopian regions)

... The Council of the State of Oromia is the highest body of its administration. CAPITAL CITY The capital city of the State of Oromiya is Finfine (Addis Ababa) LOCATION The State of Oromia borders Afar, ...

7. Dire Dawa Administrative Council
(regional information/ethiopian regions)

... country enclosed by the State of Somalia and the State of Oromia. It is found at a distance of 515 Kilometres from Addis Ababa. Area The administration has an estimated area of 128,802 hectares. Population ...

8. Addis Ababa City Council
(regional information/ethiopian regions)

Addis Ababa City Council Addis Ababa comprises 6 zones and 28 woredas. The city is divided into 328 dwelling associations (Kebeles) of which 305 are urban and 23 rural. The city council is made up of ...

9. History of Ethiopia
(About Ethiopia/Ethiopian History)

... Bale in 1963-70 , and after 1961 in Eritrea. Emperor Haile Sellasie himself preferred to concentrate on international affairs. During his era Addis Ababa became the head quarters of the Organization of ...

10. Archeological Attractions
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... Organization (UNESCO) as a World Heritage, the site of the discovery is called Hadar - situated 160 kilometers northeast of Addis Ababa. The Skeleton is popularly known as Lucy or Dinkinesh. The discovery ...

11. Rivers and Lakes
(About Ethiopia/Lakes & rivers)

Ethiopian Lakes and Rivers Lake Langano Two hundred and ten kilometers south of Addis Ababa, the brown and copper colored Lake Langano beckons. It is a popular resort for swimming, aquatic sports, sunbathing ...

12. Facts about Ethiopia
(About Ethiopia/Ethiopian History)

... Abyssinian highlands, to the west of the chain the land drops to the grasslands of Sudan, to the east the deserts of the Afar and the Red Sea. South of Addis Ababa, the land is dominated by the Rift Valley ...

13. Addis Ababa & Surrounding
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Addis Ababa & Surrounding Addis Ababa is the country's commercial, manufacturing, and cultural center. It is the focus of a highway network, the site of an international airport, and the terminus ...

14. Mago National Park
(National Park/Gamella NP)

... location:- 770 kilometer south-west of Addis Ababa, touching east bank of Omo River. Established to protect large mammals of the plains (elephants, buffaloes, giraffes etc.) Altitude:- 450-2,528 meter ...

15. Gambela National Park
(National Park/Gamella NP)

Gambela National Park Located about 600 kilometres from Addis Ababa on the river Baro, Gambela has a strange history. From 1902 until it was captured by the Italians in the Second ...

16. Omo National Park
(National Park/Omo NP)

Omo National Park Omo National Park, located in the south-west on the west bank of Omo River, is 870km south-west of Addis Ababa. It is one of the most beautiful national parks in Ethiopia. The Omo National ...

17. Gondar
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Gondar Gondar is 50 kilometers north of Lake Tana, 700 kilometers north of Addis Ababa and nestles in the foothills of the Semien mountains at an altitude of 2200 meters above sea level. Gondar, founded ...

18. Yeha
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... a number of Sabean inscriptions and a variety of animal figurines. Several of these antiquities are on display in the National Museum in Addis Ababa.  ...

19. Transportation
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Addis Ababa does not have a metro railway service. However,the following means of transportation are available. Bus If you want to take a bus to travel to the rural parts of the country, you have ...

20. Ethiopian Rift Valley
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... Lake National Park 215 kilometres(133 miles) from Addis Ababa, 145 kilometers (90 miles) from Mojo and fifty-five kilometers (33 milees) from Lake Ziway, can be reached by a good asphalt road. The ...