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ETHIOPIA

Ethiopia is a land of endless mysteries in its geology, diversity of animal and plant life, its tumultuous national history and the rich culture of its people. Ethiopia, the 'Horn of Africa', is situated just north of the Equator, in north-eastern Africa and is bordered by Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Djibouti and Eritrea. Long known as Abyssinia, it stands between the cultures of the Mediterranean and the tribal people of Africa and boasts the origins of humankind.

 

 A land characterized by one of the world's most magnificent and awesome gorges carved through the landscape by the mighty Blue Nile River. Dissected by the Great Rift Valley, Ethiopia is as ancient as time itself, with a history that dates back to the Old Testament. Once the legendry empire of the Queen of Sheba, of Axum and Lalibela, of towering obelisks and the Ark of the Covenant. Converted to Christianity before much of Europe, Ethiopia stood isolated and largely unknown to European civilisations for more than a thousand years.

It is also a land of ancient and medieval monuments, colorful cultures and an often unique and varied wildlife that set it apart from anywhere else. And all this represent only a fraction of what Ethiopia has to offer given that 95% remains to be either discovered or excavated. It is a fascinating, welcoming and beautiful country. There's no doubt about it, Ethiopia has had an image problem. Mention the country, and most people still think of famine and war. But the fighting ended some years ago, and today there's optimism in the air. The people of Ethiopia are now positively welcoming visitors to their country, to see the dramatic landscapes and the ancient cultural sites that have been unreachable for so long.

10 REASONS WHY

YOU NEED TO VISIT ETHIOPIA

 

 

  1. Ethiopia is the oldest nation in Africa next to Egypt

  2. Ethiopia is the cradle of mankind, where our ancestors came from

  3. Ethiopia is the only African state which has its own written language

  4. Ethiopia is a country which resisted colonialism and became the only independent state in Africa

  5. Ethiopia is the birthplace of coffee

  6. Ethiopia is a home of the first and the oldest Christian church in Africa

  7. Ethiopia is an ideal place for rest and relaxation in the sun

  8. Ethiopia offers a complete experience of traveling; in terms of culture, history, nature and adventure in all one vacation

  9. Ethiopia has close historical ties to all three of the world’s major religions, namely Christianity, Islam and Judaism

  10. Ethiopia is a place of nine World Heritage Sites

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