Ethiopia It stands as one of the oldest nations of the world, dating back to 1000 BC when the Queen of Sheba visited King Solomon. Ethiopia was a nation with promise, a nation with riches and the greatest Ivory market as far as the eye can see. So one would assume that Ethiopia is the place to live. Well if you have been to Ethiopia you would see this is not the case. Ethiopia is a povershed country where people are fighting to live everyday. There economy is nearly in ruins and there main export
Ethiopia was the second country, after Armenia, to adopt Christianity as the official religion. Approximately two thirds of the Ethiopian population is Christian; among them, the majority belongs to the Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church. Religion plays a major role in everyday life. Moreover, "the Orthodox Church dominates the political, cultural and social life of the population" (A-Z World Culture). Religious life is an important value to the Christian community. Holidays and Festivals are
The war between Ethiopia and Eritrea Since its independence in 1993, Eritrean nation building is based on animosity towards the neighbouring countries particularly Ethiopia. This constitutes a major hindrance to peace and stability in the Horn of Africa. Ethiopia and Eritrea belong to the same historical, cultural, language and religious groups. Until the Italians invasion, Eritrea remained as part of the Ethiopian imperial regimes. After the end of the Second World War, Ethiopia was federated with
The relationship between Eritrea and Ethiopia has been strained at best, since the end of the Eritrean-Ethiopian Border War. Recent border skirmishes between the two countries have raised concerns with the United Nations (U.N.) that another war could breakout. The United States (U.S.) has had a strong interest in the area for over a century, and more importantly, has close ties with Ethiopia. The recent hostilities have been provoked by Ethiopia and, with Eritrea asking the U.N. for help in the
Ethiopia is an Eastern African country located in the Horn of Africa. Ethiopia a country divided by the Great Rift Valley is home to millions of years of archaeological history. Addis Abada is the capital of Ethiopia and home to over 3 million people. Ethiopia has a total population over 99 million people, a number that has been greatly influenced by the HIV/AIDS epidemic. In addition, it is around twice the size of Texas and Ethiopia is second only to Nigeria as the most populous country in Africa
The Federal Democratic republic of Ethiopia is a sub-Saharan Africa nation with an approximated population of 97 million. With a land size of 1,104,300 km2, it makes up most of the peninsula known as the horn of Africa in north eastern Africa (CIA, 2014). Unlike most African nations Ethiopia was not colonised by western countries, apart from a short Italian occupation from 1936 – 1941. Ethiopia has a long history of famines with the most recent lasting from 1983 – 1985 (Milkias, 2010). Amongst some
around the world, mentioning Ethiopia brings to mind the 1984 famine, which was a significant famine in the history of Ethiopia. Which is estimated to have killed over one million people. The specter of the disaster haunts the country’s international image. It is true that Ethiopia has its share of natural and man made problems and it is equally true that Ethiopia is also blessed with many unique natural, cultural, and historical wonders. Of all African countries, Ethiopia has indigenous cultures that
Introduction Ethiopia Ethiopia is a country completely surrounded by land, and positioned in the northeast region of Africa. Formally known as Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, it is the second most populated country in Africa. As of 2009 the population is estimated to be greater than 79.2 million people, and ranked the tenth largest by area with 1,100,000 km per square inch. Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, and Kenya are located on the outskirts of Ethiopia. There are eighty different
causes hunger to exist in Ethiopia? and What effect does it have on the people of Ethiopia? are two big questions regarding the people of Ethiopia. Ethiopia is the 8th hungriest country in the world currently. There are many factors contributing to the starvation of the Ethiopian people. Hunger in Ethiopia is mainly caused because of famine; this affects the people greatly in their health but can still be prevented. There have been many famines that have greatly impacted Ethiopia. One of the famine that
Ethiopia is located in the Eastern region of Africa. According to the Embassy of Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, Ethiopia lies between the geographical coordinates of 3’ and 14. 8’ latitude and 33’and 48’ longitude. Ethiopia encompasses a majority of the area known as the Horn of Africa. The CIA World Factbook states that Ethiopia is approximately 1,104,300 square kilometers (686,180 miles). To give a better perspective of the sheer size of this country, it is about twice the size of the
A Brief Overview of the History of Ethiopia Ethiopia is one of the most unique among African countries for maintaining its freedom from colonial rule, with the short exception of an occupation by the Italians from 1936-1941. A socialist state was established in 1974 with the overthrow of Emperor Selassie, who had been in control since 1930. A junta or group of military officers called the Derg was responsible for the coup. Yet, this corrupt administration has lead only to warfare and wide scale
Overview of the Country A virtual guide to Ethiopia, the land formerly known as Abyssinia. Ethiopia is a landlocked country on the Horn of Africa, in the east of the continent. It is bordered by Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan, and Somaliland (Somalia). Ethiopia covers an area of 1,126,829 km², this is about twice the size of France or the U.S. state of Texas. Highest elevation is Mount Ras Dashen with 4620 m. A population of more than 90 million inhabitants makes the country
Ethiopia is a vast country with a long history. It’s 94 million people form an integral part of the horn of Africa. For decades the Ethiopian government, numerous international organisations and individuals, have struggled with the recurrent problem of food insecurity. Despite positive contributions in times of emergencies, food aid and other humanitarian interventions can create dependency, weaken innovation, disrupt food prices and undermine the market for local foods. In order to systematically
The Demographic Profile of the Country Ethiopia is located in the north-eastern portion of Africa. It is a landlocked country, commonly known as the Horn of Africa. The country is split diagonally by the Great Rift Valley. The western highlands get the most precipitation, while the lowlands and eastern highlands are arid. Ethiopia has three different climate zones that change with elevation: Kolla (Tropical Zone), Woina dega (Subtropical zone), and Dega (Cool zone). They also have four seasons: Kiremt/Meher
Ethiopia is one of the oldest countries civilizations not only in Africa, but also in the entire world. It is located in East Africa, and is known as the Horn of Africa. The bordering countries include Djabouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, and Sudan. The main languages spoken in Ethiopia are Amharic, Ormigna, and Tigrigna, along with many others. Just like many countries in Africa, the most taught foreign language in schools is English. During the fourth century, Christianity was introduced
INTRODUCTION Suri people of south west Ethiopia is a cattle-centered culture where the riches and status of a family is determine by the amount of cattle they have. The cattle are used for milk and blood which is consumed by the people, as a wedding gift and not to be eaten unless there is big ceremony is in place. Suri villages range between 40 until 2500 people. Suri are famous for their stick-fighting skills, a sport, martial arts and highly dangerous activities done by the Suri men. They believe
I grew in Ethiopia, where a lot of people are struggling to get by everyday and also Child marriage is practiced. I had a childhood friend that married at young age and also had baby at a young age. When we attend high school and our second or third year she got married before the age of the 17.For example, when she got pregnant she couldn’t jump rope with me and the other girls she was always tired and in pain. Marriage is what unites two people because they choose to be together and be committed
In the beginning of the 20th century, all of Africa was in European hands except for just one country. Despite all the factors against this one country, Ethiopia, in1896 they successfully defended themselves from the Italians in the Battle of Adwa. Unfortunately, when the Italians invaded a second time in 1935, the Ethiopians were not so successful. How come the Ethiopians were defeated when not 50 years earlier they were victorious? Was the advance in technology to much for the Ethiopians to combat
only Sesamum indicum has been recognized as a cultivated species (Getinet et al. 1998). Even though the origin of sesame is still in debate, Mehra (1967) and Mahajan (2007) considered Ethiopia as the origin of cultivated sesame. Bedigian (1981) argues that, owing to the wide genetic diversity in East Africa (Ethiopia), it is reasonable to assume that this subcontinent is the primary center of origin and India would then be thought of as a secondary center for sesame. Sesame seed, also known as sesamum
Following the invasion, Mussolini announced that Ethiopia was now a part of his Italian Empire. This led to the Emperor taking a pilgrimage to churches in one of the holiest cities in Ethiopia, despite the substantial risk of him getting captured before making it back to his home in Addis Ababa. Many Ethiopian officials relocated to a southern Ethiopian town named Gore after the council agreed that the capital, Addis Ababa couldn't be properly protected and fortified in time. All members of the imperial