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Ethiopia — silhouette, capital and facts
Ethiopia is in Africa and its capital is Addis Ababa. With about 120 million people and 1,104,300 km², it ranks 26th in area and 12th in population among the 195 countries in GeoSilhueta.
Silhouette of Ethiopia, scaled to the same size as every other country in the game.
Quick facts
- Capital
- Addis Ababa
- Continent
- Africa
- Population
- about 120 million
- Area
- 1,104,300 km²
- Language
- Amharic
- Currency
- Birr
- Flag colors
- green, yellow, red, blue
Borders
Ethiopia shares a land border with 5 countries: Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti.
Fun facts about Ethiopia
- The churches of Lalibela, carved from rock around the 12th and 13th centuries, are a World Heritage Site.
- Ethiopia uses its own calendar, with 13 months, about seven to eight years behind the Gregorian one.
- Coffee is believed to have originated in the Kaffa region, and the coffee ceremony is a social ritual in the country.
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Ethiopia?
The capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa.
Which continent is Ethiopia in?
Ethiopia is in Africa.
Which countries border Ethiopia?
Ethiopia shares a land border with 5 countries: Kenya, Somalia, Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti.
How can I learn to recognize the silhouette of Ethiopia?
In GeoSilhueta you see only a country's outline and guess which one it is. Ethiopia is one of the 195 countries in the game, which is free and runs in your browser with no signup.
What are some fun facts about Ethiopia?
The churches of Lalibela, carved from rock around the 12th and 13th centuries, are a World Heritage Site. Ethiopia uses its own calendar, with 13 months, about seven to eight years behind the Gregorian one. Coffee is believed to have originated in the Kaffa region, and the coffee ceremony is a social ritual in the country.
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