About Ethiopia
Ethiopia-land of endless mysteries
ETHIOPIA is an old nation. Old beyond imaginations with a history of 3000 years old; isolated on its mountain platform by surrounding flaming hot deserts, located at the crossroads of three major world religions.
Ethiopia has had a fascinating history witnessed today by ancient churches, castles and some of the largest stone obelisks ever
The high mountain habitats also show the evolution of some unique endemic flora and fauna, and spectacular sheer escarpments. In the southwest, the existence of some of Africa's most unvisited and decorative tribal peoples complements a wilderness experience replete with herds of big mammalian Animals (seemap)
GEOGRAPHY/ TOPOGRAPHY
Ethiopia is the 10th largest country in Africa and has an area of 1.112,000 square kilometers, about 60 percent of - which is arable, with 15 percent presently cultivated.
The dominant feature is the high central plateau varying in height between 2000 and 3000 meters, with some mountains over 4000 meters.
The country has numerous rivers, most notably the Blue Nile (or Abbay).
HISTORY
Ethiopia the land of King Solomon and Queen of Sheba, its history according to recent archaeological finding stretches back to some 4.4 million years when the oldest human ancestor ever found walked its terrain. This land has always remained an enchanting mystery to all travelers. Today, Ethiopia enjoys the further distinction of being the oldest independent nation in Africa.
CLIMATE
There are two seasons: the dry season, which prevails from October through May; and the wet season, which runs from June to September. Even in the wet season, however, it rarely rains for a full day, and traveling is usually quite pleasant.
In Addis Ababa and the central part of the country the weather is Spring- like year round, with warm days and only a sweater of light jacket required at night.
