Ethiopia, in the Horn of Africa, is a rugged, landlocked country split by the Great Rift Valley. With archaeological finds dating back more than 3 million years, it’s a place of ancient culture. Among its important sites are Lalibela with its rock-cut Christian churches from the 12th–13th centuries. Aksum is the ruins of an ancient city with obelisks, tombs, castles and Our Lady Mary of Zion church.
Capital: Addis Ababa
Population: 105 million (2017) World Bank
Currency: Ethiopian birr
Points of interest: Simien Mountains National Park, Lake Tana.
Official language: Amharic
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