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About Ethiopia
Full country name: Federal Democratic Republic of EthiopiaArea: 1,285,220 sq km Population: 78 million Capital City: Addis Ababa People: Oromo, Amhara, Tigray Language: Amharic (official), Tigrinya (official), Oromo (official), Arabic (essential) Religion: Christian 60.8% (Orthodox 50.6%, Protestant 10.2%), Muslim 32.8%, traditional 4.6%, other 1.8% Government: Federal Parliamentary Republic Major Industries: Coffee, livestock, khat, gold, leather products, oilseeds. Major Trading Partners: Saudi Arabia, Djibouti, Switzerland, Italy , U.S.A. © Copyright 2008 Lonely Planet Publications. All rights reserved. Used with permission. www.lonelyplanet.com |
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Mt Everest Trek 2008
Between 29 September and 18 October 2008, GVN is offering a hike to fundraise for the support of 13 children living in the Brighter Future Children's Home in Nepal. > Read More