Ethiopia

Ethiopia

• Official name: Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
• Date established: Ancient kingdom; modern republic 1995
• Region: Africa — Horn of Africa
• Capital city: Addis Ababa
• Population (2024 est.): ~127 million
• Area: 1,104,300 km²
• Density: ~115/km²
• Currency: Ethiopian birr (ETB)
• Official language: Amharic (many regional languages recognized)
• Time zone: EAT (UTC+3)
• Calling code: +251
• Major religions: Christianity (Orthodox, Protestant), Islam
• Emergency – Police: 991
• Emergency – Rescue/Ambulance: 907
• National symbol: Lion of Judah
• National flower: Calla lily
• National animal: Lion (Abyssinian lion)
• National sport: Athletics (long-distance running), football
• Literacy rate: ~52%
• Human Development Index: ~0.498
• GDP (nominal, 2024): ~$160–170 billion
• Major industry: Agriculture, coffee, livestock, textiles, services
• National festival: Enkutatash (New Year) — 11 September
• Climate: Diverse — highland temperate, arid lowlands, tropical in southwest

Map of Ethiopia