The African Community in Shanghai and China
Directories | Ethiopia
Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia Ethiopia embassy in Beijing, China
No.3, Xiu Shui Nan Jie, Jian Guo Men Wai
Tel: +86-10-65325258, 65321972
Fax: +86-10-65325591, 65327904China embassy in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Jimma Road,Higher24, Kebele 13, House No.792, P.O.BOX 5643, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia
Tel: 002511-711960
Fax: 002511-712457
E-mail: chinaemb_et@mfa.gov.cn
chineseembassy@telecom.net.et
Website: http://et.china-embassy.org
http://et.chineseembassy.org
Commercial Office
NIFASILK LAFTO SUBCITY, WOREDA 23, KEBELE 05, P.O.BOX 27753/1000ADDIS ABABA, ETHIOPIA Tel: 002511-710059, 728740, 728741, 728782
Fax: 002511-711611
E-mail: et@mofcom.gov.cn, ecchina@telecom.net.et
Website: http://et.mofcom.gov.cn
Introduction
Ethiopia is situated in North Eastern Africa bordering Sudan to the north and north west, Eritrea to the north and north east, Djibouti to the east, Somalia to the east and south east and to the south lies Kenya.
Ethiopia has a variety of distinct geographical zones and contrasts, varying as much as 120 metres below sea level in the harsh salt flats of the Danakil depression, to a 4618 meter peak - Ras Dashan, the fourth highest peak in Africa, in the Simien mountains The most distinctive feature is the northern part of the Great Rift Valley, which runs through the entire length of the country in a northeast-southwest direction. In the centre of the country is a high plateau region. This rugged tableland is bordered by steep slopes on the northwest; gradual slopes lead from the centre to the Western Plains and, on the east, through Somalia to the Indian Ocean.
The lowlands are hot and arid. One semi-desert region, the Ogaden, covers the entire southeastern section of the country. In the north, the Danakil Desert reaches to the Red Sea and the coastal foothills of Eritrea. The western boundary of Ethiopia follows roughly the western escarpment of the central plateau, although in some regions the Sudan plains extend into Ethiopian territory. Ethiopia's largest lake, Lake Tana, is the source of the Blue Nile River. This river, which winds around in a great arc before merging with the White Nile in the Sudan, travels through great canyons, which reach depths of more than 4,000 ft. Several rivers in the southwestern regions also comprise a system of tributaries to the White Nile.
Ethiopia is home not only to nearly a hundred different tribes, each with its own language, and also to an astonishing array of animal and bird life, much of it unique to this wonderful country.
Other Information Capital City Addis Ababa Independence Day oldest independent country in Africa and one of the oldest in the world - at least 2,000 years Government Type Federal Republic Population 67,851,281 Total Area 1,127,127 sq km Languages Amharic, Tigrinya, Oromigna, Guaragigna, Somali, Arabic, other local languages, English (major foreign language taught in schools) Religions Muslim 45%-50%, Ethiopian Orthodox 35%-40%, animist 12%, other 3%-8% Life expectancy 40.88 Currency birr (ETB) GDP per capita (USD) 700 Industries food processing, beverages, textiles, chemicals, metals processing, cement Disclaimer: Data provided above are for reference only; Afroshanghai.com does not guarantee their accuracy.
