Ethiopia Nutz and Bolts
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Stumble It!Country: Ethiopia
Where is it?: Ethiopia is in East Africa, just west of Somalia and north of Kenya
Why do people go here?: Despite being known for famine and poverty, Ethiopia has a very rich Orthodox Christian culture, which travelers come to see in areas like Askum
What are the main entry points?: Travelers usually enter via airplane through Addis Ababa. A number of backpackers come through Kenya, although until the Ethiopian border, you must travel by convoy.
Currency used: Birr
Country Code for Phones: 251
Area codes for Major Cities: Addis Ababa 1
Religion: Ethiopian Orthodox 40%, Muslim 45%, Animist 12%, Other 3%
Population: 67,500,000
Ethnic Breakdown: Oromo 40%, Amhara and Tigrean 32%, Sidamo 9%, Shankella 6%, Somali 6%
Government: Federal Republic
Languages: Amharic, Tigrinya, Orominga, Guaraginga, Somali, Arabic
Major Cities: Addis Ababa
Attractions: Aksum, Bahar Dar
Accommodation: Ethiopia Hostels, Ethiopia Hotels
Tourism Office locations and links: Ethiopia Ethiopian Commission for Hotels and Tourism PO Box 2183 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia +251-1-517-470; //www.sas.upenn.edu/African_Studies/Country_Specific/Ethiopia.html
Off-the-Beaten-Path: Gondar, Omo Valley, Simien Mountains
Health Issues: Schistosomiasis (Bilharzia), HIV/AIDS, Malaria, Meningococcal Meningitis, Yellow Fever, Hepatitis, Intestinal Worms
When to go: Ethiopia has a temperate climate and can be visited year round.
Common Phrases: Hello = teanastellen, How are you? = dehna neh?, OK = eshi, Thank You = amesegenallo, Yes = owo, No = ie, I want = afellegallo
Specific Events/Holidays: Leddet Ethiopian Orthodox Christmas: January 7, Timkat: January 19, Kiddus Yohannes: April 6, May 1, May 5, May 28, September 11, September 27
Getting Around: Ethiopia is a difficult country to travel. In the big cities, buses service the major cities. Otherwise, you need to hitch or just walk!
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