Ethiopia
East Africa, Ethiopia
Ethiopia
People from Ethiopia are called:
Male/General:
Ethiopian
Pronunciation:
/ˌiːθiˈoʊpiən/
Etymology & Origin
From the Greek 'Aithiopia' meaning 'land of burnt faces', referring to the dark-skinned inhabitants.
About Ethiopia
- Capital city: Addis Ababa.
- Never fully colonized, one of Africa's oldest independent nations.
- Known as the birthplace of coffee, Lucy fossil, and ancient Christianity.
- Landlocked country with diverse ethnic groups and languages.
Nearby Places
Other places in the region and their demonyms
Quick Facts
- Population:
- 126,527,060 (2024 est.)
- Country:
- Ethiopia
- Region:
- East Africa