Ethiopia
Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Africa · Eastern Africa
Famous Personality
Haile Selassie
leader
He was Ethiopia's emperor and a major symbol of African independence in the 20th century.
Local Delicacy
Injera
This sour fermented flatbread is the staple base for many Ethiopian meals.
National Symbols
Famous Landmark & Geography
Lalibela
Its rock-hewn churches are among Ethiopia's most famous historic and religious sites.
Agriculture & Produce
Coffee is Ethiopia's signature cash crop and a major export grown by millions of smallholders.
Bananas are among Ethiopia's most widely produced fruits, especially in warmer lowland areas.
Major Cities
Mountain Peaks (Tallest to Shortest)
Major Airports
Top 5 Musical Instruments (Most to Least Popular)
The krar is a highly iconic bowl lyre central to Ethiopian folk and popular traditional music.
The masenqo is a one-string bowed lute closely associated with Ethiopian singers and storytellers.
The kebero drum is widely used in religious ceremonies and traditional celebrations across Ethiopia.
The begena is a large lyre especially linked to sacred and devotional Ethiopian music.
The washint is a traditional flute commonly heard in Ethiopian folk music.