Ethiopia-one of the most fascinating countries in the world, Old beyond all imagination, dates back to the very beginnings of mankind, “LAND OF ORIGIN” offering a wealth of captivating riches, fabulous kingdoms and ancient mysteries.
Ethiopia (formerly known as Abyssinia) is located in the east of Africa, commonly known as the Horn of Africa. It covers an area of 1, 1 12,000kmq, twice the area of France, and according to the recent census has an estimated population of 95 million inhabitants with 80 ethnic groups. It is bounded on the northeast by Eritrea and Djibouti, on the east and southeast by Somalia, on the south by Kenya and on the west by Sudan.
A land of wonder and enchantment, a country with one of the richest histories on the African continent, home to cultured and friendly people who are descended from some of the world’s oldest civilizations. A unique and secluded country never been colonized by a European power, and as a result the people have retained a strong cultural identity and are renowned for their warmth hospitality.
Ethiopia is truly a land of contrasts and extremes; a land of remote and wild places. Some of the highest and most stunning places on the African continent are found here.
From indigenous tribal people in Omo Valley, Endless historical sites in Bahirdar,Gonder and Lalibela , Natural beauty with breathtaking landscape in Bale and Semien Mountain , to natural wonder of Danakill Depression geological site, beautiful game drive in Chebera,Mago and Omo NP, to amazing ancient city of Harar. Is these all in Ethiopia? I say yes, Ethiopia is all these combined in to one.
