Addis Ababa
East Africa, Ethiopia
Ethiopia
People from Addis Ababa are called:
Male/General:
Addis Ababan
Pronunciation:
/ˌædɪs ˈæbəbə/
Etymology & Origin
From Amharic 'Addis Ababa', meaning 'new flower', named by Empress Taytu Betul.
About Addis Ababa
- Capital and largest city of Ethiopia, located in the Ethiopian Highlands.
- Diplomatic capital of Africa, hosting the African Union headquarters.
- One of the highest capital cities in the world at 2,355 meters above sea level.
- Ancient country's modern capital, established in 1886 by Emperor Menelik II.
- Major center for international diplomacy and pan-African organizations.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 5,228,000 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- Ethiopia
- Region:
- East Africa