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 What do you Know about Ethiopia?

 

Ethiopia is a land of wonder and enchantment, a country with one of the richest histories on the African continent, a land of contrasts and surprises, of remote and wild places, home to cultured and friendly people who are descended from some of the world's oldest civilizations. Read more...

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 World Economic Forum on Africa 2012

 

 

           

The 2012 World Economic Forum on Africa will be held in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Ethiopia is the second most populous country in sub-Saharan Africa and a prime example of the continent’s fast-growing economies. Home to the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, Addis Ababa will offer an exceptional opportunity to bring together global and pan-African leaders to shape the region’s transformation. Read more.........

 Here is the official page of world economic forum

 Hot Air Balloon service launched in Ethiopia

Abyssinia Ballooning, the first of its kind in Ethiopia, started a full time hot air ballooning charter flights service. The Ambassador of Netherlands and other distinguished guests were present at the inauguration, carried out on the 12th of February, 2012 at JanMeda.  The balloon has a capacity to serve 10-12 persons at a time and currently few destinations selected are Addis Ababa, Bahir Dar, Langano Lake, Simyen Mountains and Omo valley. The company is also planning to expand its service to further destinations in the near future. It has got its own contribution in diversifying and enhancing tourism services and tourist expiriance and satisfaction that the tour operatours are advised to take advantage of this opportunity .

     Here is the official page of abyssinia ballooning      

 Ethiopia's World Heritage Sites

LalibelaThe small town of Lalibeia in northern Ethiopia is famous for its 11 rock hewn churches daring back to the 12th century.

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HararThe historic walled city of Harar in eastern Ethiopia was a major trading crossroads and a centre of Islamic learning.

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GonderThe oldest of Gondar’s many imperial structures is the impressive 17th century palace of Emperor Fasilidas. Many other fascinating historical buildings

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AxumAxum is renowned for the world’s tallest monoliths, or obelisks, which experts say were erected to mark

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Semien MountainsThe dramatic mountainous landscape of the Simien National Park in northern Ethiopia is home to some of the rarest animals on earth.

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Lower OmoLower Omo is another haven of prehistoric finds which have been essential in the study of human evolution.

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Tiya StonesTiya Stones are natural stones located in the southern part of Ethiopia.

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Lower AwashOne of the world's most famous hominid fossils, known as Lucy,was discovered in the Lower Awash Valley.

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konsoKonso Cultural Landscape is a 55 square km arid property of stone walled terraces and fortified settlements in the Konso highlands of Ethiopia.

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