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19/08/2016

15 Facts about Ethiopia

Ethiopia is landlocked country located in Eastern Africa. It borders Eritrea, Kenya, South Sudan, Somali, Djibouti and Sudan. Here are interesting facts about this African nation:
1. Addis Ababa, the capital city, is the highest capital city in Africa, at 2,400 metres.
2. Ethiopia is the second most-populous country in Africa, with a population of over 90 million people by 2015. It is second to Nigeria, which had a population of over 174 million people by 2013.
3. Over 80 languages are spoken in this country. English is the language of instruction in institutions of higher learning. The most widely spoken local languages are Oromo, Amharic, Somali and Tigrinya.
4. Allegedly, the Ark of the Covenant that holds the 10 Commandments is in a church in this country. However, only one man knows how true this is, and he is the only one who guards it.
5. Ethiopia fought against the Scramble for Africa, and it is one of the few countries that were not colonized, though Italians occupied it for at least five years.
6. Coffee was discovered in this country, in Kaffa region. A shepherd discovered this famous beverage when his goats ate the leaves and became restless.
7. Ethiopia has a distinct alphabet.
8. The oldest fossil of Early man was discovered here.
9. Abebe Bikila, an Ethiopian, won Africa’s first Olympic gold medal, in 1960.
10. About 70% of the mountains of Africa are in this country.
11. Lake Tana in this country, supplies the Blue Nile River, which feeds the White Nile River before joining the Great Nile River.
12. This country has been mentioned severally in the Bible and the Quran.
13. Ethiopia has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Africa. The nine sites are Aksum, Fasil Ghebbi, Harar, Konso Cultural Landscape, Lower Valley of the Awash, Lower Valley of the Omo, Rock-Hewn Churches, Simien National Park and Tiya.
14. The Ethiopian Calendar has 13 months and it is 7 ½ years behind the Gregorian calendar. New Year in Ethiopia starts on 11th September and a day later in a leap year.
15. Ethiopia is the diplomatic capital of the continent, since it hosts the headquarters of international organizations such as the African Union, UN Economic Commission for Africa, UNESCO and UNDP.
Ethiopia is one of the main destinations for tourists exploring the Horn of Africa. It has a beautiful blend of cultures and delicious exotic dishes. It has numerous airports to get you to any destination within the country. Among these key points of entry is Addis Ababa Airport, also known as Bole International Airport.

Source: Jovago.com

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The view towards the Jemma River Valley one of the tributaries for the Blue Nile River from the Portugesse Bridge around the monastery of Debre Libanos.
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15/07/2016

The newly defined Ethiopian brand “Ethiopia, Land of Origins” will transform Ethiopia's tourism industry into a new chapter, according to the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

The new brand visibly proves that Ethiopia is the land of origins which represented not only itself but also the rest of the World, said Gezahegne Abate, Public and International Relations Director with the ministry in an exclusive interview with ENA.

“The brand has its logo, slogan and icons drafted in a blue background and the tree with full of green, yellow and red colors and its full root simply to show Ethiopia has its original identity and strong ties among the nations, nationalities and peoples,” Gezahegn said while explaining about the new national brand.

The country has been in search for a genuine expressive brand, the director said, mentioning further benefits of the new brand in encouraging scientists, researchers and other interested foreign visitors to discover Ethiopia and see its unique features which make it "the land of origins”.

The official recalled that Ethiopia is the land of ancient civilization, the cradle of mankind, origin of coffee, rich history, culture and source of Blue Nile, among others.

Ethiopia's new brand “Ethiopia, Land of Origins” was unveiled in Berlin, Germany at the International Tourism Trade Fair this month replacing the former "13 Months of Sunshine".

With the dramatic increase in the flow of tourists to the country, the director has encouraged foreigners to come and witness the real reason behind the rebranding of the national slogan.

According to the ministry, 478,890 tourists have visited Ethiopia during the past six months which showed increase by 108,136 visitors as compared against the performance of same period last year.

In terms of revenue over the past six months, the country secured over 1.7 billion dollars from the stated figure of visitors which also surpassed last year’s performance by 404,842,160 dollars, the ministry said.

It stated that the reliable peace and security prevailing in the country, among others, have highly contributed to the current increased flow of tourists.

The coming years will also see Ethiopia's tourism sector take a five percent share of its GDP. By the end of the second five-year Growth and Transformation Plan Period (GTP2), the country's tourism sector is expected to generate seven billion dollars.

Promoting tourism potentials and transforming the sector is the prime focus area of the Ethiopian Tourism Organization, according to the official.

The rebranding came at a right time as the country is undergoing a rapid and inclusive growth which will help advance the tourism industry sector, he said.

“13 Months of Sunshine, Cradle of Humanity were among the previous brands of Ethiopia which did not give a one and clear picture while the new brand well expressed all natural, cultural and historical sites, strong ties among its people and its future inclusive growth,” Gezahegn indicated.

The extraordinary achievements of ancient civilizations of Axum, the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, the castles of Gondar, the colorful holy Islamic city of Harar are all among the World Heritage Sites found in Ethiopia.

The General Assembly of the European Council on Tourism and Trade (ECTT) has chosen Ethiopia as the number one World Best Tourist Destination and Favorite Cultural Destination for 2015.

Source:- Ethiopian News Agency (ENA)

05/07/2016

27/06/2016

Ethiopia:- a country with immense tourists attraction natural resource and super abundance of diverse endeavor of investment.

Ethiopia is the origin of human being being named Ardipithecus ramidus (ardi). Ardi's skeleton is 4.4 million years old long man named Kadanuumuu, making her the oldest hominid ever discovered, also home of Lucy (3.2 millions years old) and selam (3.2 millions years old)

Ethiopia with thirteen months of sunshine is one of Africa's most fascinating countries worth visiting. How does Ethiopia get that extra month of sunshine each year? It's easy! Come and visit the scene to know the secret.

On top of this, the peace and stability of the country is highly secured. With the hostility of its nation's a nationalities you feel as if you are home. You are invited to visits on of the ancient country in Africa that existed since earliest time of Romans and Greeks.

By creating an environment contusive for tourism Industry, Ethiopia is offering its unique and unforgettable moments in life to the world through modern and efficient companies like KADANUUMUU TOUR AND TRAVEL