Capital
Addis Ababa
Population
120.0M
Currency
Ethiopian Birr (ETB)
Best Time to Visit
October–March
#30
World Tourism Rank
1.53%
of World Land Area
9
UNESCO Sites
6
Neighboring Countries
Nationalities not listed above may require a visa. Always verify with official sources before travel.
⚠️ Visa requirements change frequently. Always verify with official government sources before travel.
Recommended: October–March
Ethiopia is the only African country that was never colonized, and it uses its own unique calendar that is roughly 7 years behind the Gregorian calendar.
Ethiopia is considered the birthplace of coffee; legend says a goat herder named Kaldi discovered it when his goats became energetic after eating coffee berries.
The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela are carved from living stone and feel like a discovery from another civilization entirely.
- A traveler on visiting Ethiopia
Ethiopia is one of the world's oldest civilizations, with a history stretching back over 3,000 years and a unique cultural heritage found nowhere else in Africa. The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, the ancient obelisks of Aksum, and the castles of Gondar are UNESCO treasures, while the Simien Mountains and Danakil Depression offer some of Earth's most dramatic landscapes. As the birthplace of coffee and home to a unique cuisine, calendar, and script, Ethiopia is truly one of a kind.
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