Ethiopia

Geographical location: Horn of Africa

Bordering countries: Eritrea, Somalia, Kenya, South Sudan, and Sudan

Landscape: Ethiopian Highlands, Afar region, and the Danakil Depression

Climate: Tropical conditions with two rainy and two dry seasons

Population: More than 114 million people

Capital city: Addis Ababa

Other important cities: Dire Dawa, Bahir Dar, and Mekele

Language: Amharic

Currency: Ethiopian birr

Cuisine: Known for spices, vegetables, and sourdough flatbread

Music: Diverse, influenced by African, Arabic, and Indian cultures

Famous tourist attractions: Lalibela’s rock-hewn churches, Simien Mountains, Blue Nile Falls, and the Danakil Depression; UNESCO World Heritage Sites like Aksum Obelisks and Fasil Ghebbi castle-city

Interesting historical facts: The country has a history dating back over 3,000 years and was never colonized by Europeans.