Ethiopia
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Capital
Addis Ababa
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Local time
0:36
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Population
94.01 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+251
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Currency
Br ETB (birr)
Ethiopia
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Capital
Addis Ababa
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Local time
0:36
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Population
94.01 m
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Driving side
Right
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Calling code
+251
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Currency
Br ETB (birr)
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Average Salary
$ 190
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Petrol price
€ 0.99 pl
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Precipitation
848mm /year
Geography & travel
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Country Area
1 127 127 km2
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Protected Area
18%
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Forest Area
13%
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Agricultural area
36%
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Railways
781km
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Annual air passengers
8.24 m
Population
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Ethnicity
Oromo - 40 %
Amhara and Tigrean - 32 %
Sidamo - 9 %
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Religion
Islam - 50 %
Islam - 50 %
Ethiopian Orthodox - 40 %
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Languages
Oromo
Amharic
Somali
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Armed Forces
138 000
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Murders
8 per 100k
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Alcohol consumption
4.3 l/person
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Smoking
8.9%
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Diabetes
3.4%
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Malaria
59%
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Tuberculosis
192 per 100k
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HIV
1.1%
Economy
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Industries
food processing, beverages, textiles, leather, chemicals, metals processing, cement
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Agriculture
cereals, pulses, coffee, oilseed, cotton, sugarcane, potatoes, khat, cut flowers
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Natural Resources
gold, platinum, copper, potash, natural gas, hydropower
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Energy Import
5%
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Natural Resources
gold, platinum, copper, potash, natural gas, hydropower
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Renewable Energy
92%
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CO2 Emissions
11 599kt
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Ease of Business
161 (Best=1, Worst=200)
What not to do when visiting Ethiopia
Ethiopia Don't expect individual plates full of meal for every person - in Ethiopia, a single, individual plate for food is considered wasteful. Food is served in communal plates with bread.
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Ethiopia Don’t forget to handshake - it’s a standard greeting, accompanied by leaning towards each other and having right shoulders touch (between the friends usually).
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Ethiopia Don't take pictures of airports, government and military buildings, as well as soldiers, police or officials. Always ask for permission when taking photos of locals.
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Did you know?
In Harar in Ethiopia, you can actually feed hyenas, because they are appreciated and honoured there rather than hated and expelled.
Ethiopia Don't forget to have permit from Ministry of Information if you are commercial photographer.
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Ethiopia Don't refuse food or coffee at someone's home - leave a bit on plate if you're full.
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Ethiopia Don't enter someone's home without removing the shoes.
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Ethiopia Don’t be surprised by some time differences - the Julian calendar is used in Orthodox Christian areas in the highlands, and the clocks might be different. Better double check bookings and appointments.
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Ethiopia Don’t be too direct - politeness is valued and people tend to avoid directness.
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Did you know?
Among many traditional customs, respect (especially of one's elders) is very important. In Ethiopian culture, it is customary to rise out of one’s seat or give up one's bed for an older friend or family member, even if they may be just a year older.
Ethiopia Don’t discuss politics during the first meetings.
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Ethiopia Don’t show your anger or raise your voice in public - it’s considered rude.
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Ethiopia Don’t display a large amount of cash or expensive valuables in public.
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Ethiopia Don't display same-sex relations - it’s illegal and punishable.
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Ethiopia Don’t eat nor move things with your left hand.
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Did you know?
In eastern Africa, you can buy beer brewed from bananas.
Ethiopia Don’t forget the government sometimes curtails or limits mobile telecommunications, internet access and social media.
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Tell us your experience
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Ethiopia Don’t necessarily give money to beggars who approach vehicles stopped in traffic - it’s illegal.
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