Ethiopia

Africa · Capital Addis Ababa

Ethiopia is a country in Africa. Its capital city is Addis Ababa. It has a population of around 109,224,559 people. The main language is Amharic and the official currency is the Ethiopian birr. Ethiopia is landlocked, sharing land borders with 6 countries.

Ethiopia is a country in Africa. Its capital is Addis Ababa. It has a population of 109,224,559, bordering 6 countries. The official language is Amharic. The official currency is the Ethiopian birr.

Where is Ethiopia?

Ethiopia at a glance

Capital: Addis Ababa
Population: 109.2M
Currency: Ethiopian birr
Language: Amharic
Continent: Africa
Coastline: Landlocked

The flag of Ethiopia

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Frequently asked questions about Ethiopia

What is the capital of Ethiopia?

The capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa.

What continent is Ethiopia in?

Ethiopia is located in Africa.

What is the population of Ethiopia?

Ethiopia has a population of approximately 109,224,559 people.

What is the currency of Ethiopia?

The official currency of Ethiopia is the Ethiopian birr.

What language is spoken in Ethiopia?

The main language spoken in Ethiopia is Amharic.

What is the flag of Ethiopia?

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