The natural beauty of Ethiopia amazes most first time visitors. Ethiopia is a land of mountains (Bale, Simien, ...), lakes and rivers (Blue Nile, etc...), Savannah and various endemic animals. For people who are planning to Tour Ethiopia, here are some useful facts about this beautiful country.
Climate
There are two major seasons encompassing dry and wet season. The dry season prevails from October to May. The wet season runs from June to September. Much of Ethiopia has a surprisingly cool climate by African standards due to its elevation
Location
Ethiopia is located at the northeastern part of Africa extending 3° to 15° north of the equator and 33° to 48° east of the Greenwich Meridian. Ethiopia enjoys a unique location between Africa, the Middle East and Asia
Population
Ethiopia’s population is estimated around 90 million, making it second most populated country in Africa. Ethiopia is composed of about 83 ethnic groups. Based on the their linguistics, they be divided into Semitic, Cushitic, Omotic and Nilotic Saharan.
Religion
Major religions in the country are Christianity and Islam. But there are a number of traditional religions as well. One prominent feature of Ethiopia is religious tolerance that exists among different religious groups.
Languages
Ethiopia is a multi-ethnic state with 83 spoken languages and over 200 dialects; Amharic is the working language of the Federal Government. Oromiffa and Tigrinya are other languages widely spoken in the country. English is a medium of instruction in elementary and secondary schools as well as higher educational institutions. It is widely spoken, particularly in business transactions.
For more information about visa requirements, customs, insurance, local cuisine, attractions, please check out Welcome Ethiopia Tours, a Tour Operator in Ethiopia offering individual or group tours, cultural tours, festival and bird watching tours and more.
There are two major seasons encompassing dry and wet season. The dry season prevails from October to May. The wet season runs from June to September. Much of Ethiopia has a surprisingly cool climate by African standards due to its elevation
Location
Ethiopia is located at the northeastern part of Africa extending 3° to 15° north of the equator and 33° to 48° east of the Greenwich Meridian. Ethiopia enjoys a unique location between Africa, the Middle East and Asia
Population
Ethiopia’s population is estimated around 90 million, making it second most populated country in Africa. Ethiopia is composed of about 83 ethnic groups. Based on the their linguistics, they be divided into Semitic, Cushitic, Omotic and Nilotic Saharan.
Religion
Major religions in the country are Christianity and Islam. But there are a number of traditional religions as well. One prominent feature of Ethiopia is religious tolerance that exists among different religious groups.
Languages
Ethiopia is a multi-ethnic state with 83 spoken languages and over 200 dialects; Amharic is the working language of the Federal Government. Oromiffa and Tigrinya are other languages widely spoken in the country. English is a medium of instruction in elementary and secondary schools as well as higher educational institutions. It is widely spoken, particularly in business transactions.
For more information about visa requirements, customs, insurance, local cuisine, attractions, please check out Welcome Ethiopia Tours, a Tour Operator in Ethiopia offering individual or group tours, cultural tours, festival and bird watching tours and more.
