Geography
Ethiopia is in Eastern Africa, Africa. Its listed coordinates are 8, 38; it has Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan.
Neighboring countries: Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan
Africa
Ethiopia
Ethiopia is a country in Eastern Africa. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Addis Ababa
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Population
- 111.7 million
- Area
- 1,104,300 km²
- Currency
- Ethiopian birr (ETB)
- Official language
- Amharic
- Calling code
- +251
- Internet TLD
- .et
- Time zone
- UTC+03:00
Ethiopia map preview: 8.00, 38.00
People and Culture
Ethiopia uses Amharic in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Ethiopia varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Ethiopia is recorded with the official name Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Addis Ababa
- Eastern Africa cultural and historic sites
- Africa map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Addis Ababa
- Time zone data: UTC+03:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Ethiopia is grouped under Africa.
- Ethiopia has a listed area of 1,104,300 km².
- Ethiopia is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Ethiopia
What is the capital of Ethiopia?
The capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa.
What continent is Ethiopia in?
Ethiopia is in Africa.
What currency does Ethiopia use?
Ethiopia uses the Ethiopian birr.
What language is spoken in Ethiopia?
Amharic is listed for Ethiopia in this database.