Ethiopia

Ethiopia has one of Africa's richest concentrations of historical, cultural and natural heritage sites.

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Why go

Capital: Addis Ababa

Currency: Ethiopian Birr (ETB)

Languages: Amharic & other national languages

Best time: Oct–Mar

Weather: Mild highlands; hotter lowlands and desert regions

Top attractions: Addis Ababa • Lalibela • Gondar • Simien Mountains • Axum • Danakil

Nature: Simien Mountains • Rift Valley lakes • Bale Mountains • Blue Nile • national parks

Quick fact: Ethiopia has one of Africa's richest concentrations of historical, cultural and natural heritage sites.