Ethiopia is a landlocked country in Africa with a population of 115.0M and an area of 1,104,300 km². Its capital is Addis Ababa, Amharic is the official language, and it is a federal republic. Ethiopia is a member of BRICS.
Key facts
ContinentAfrica
CapitalAddis Ababa
Population115.0M
Area1,104,300 km²
LanguageAmharic
ReligionChristianity
GovernmentFederal Republic
CurrencyEthiopian Birr
GDP/capita$940
Geography
LandlockedHas desertMountains above 3,000 mSavannaLarge lake (> 1,000 km²)
RiversNile
MountainsEthiopian Highlands
DesertsDanakil Desert
BordersEritrea, Djibouti, Somalia, Kenya, South Sudan, Sudan
History & Culture
Colonised by Italy
Economy & Resources
AgricultureCoffee, Tea, Wheat, Maize
MineralsGold, Potash
EnergyHydropower
Memberships
African Union
BRICS
🎯 How to identify Ethiopia in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Ethiopia efficiently:
Is the country located in Africa?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a coastline?
❌ No
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
✅ Yes
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
✅ Yes
Is the country a member of African Union?
✅ Yes
Is the country crossed by the Nile river?
✅ Yes
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