Fun facts about Adama
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The city name Adama may have been derived from the Oromo word adaamii, which means a cactus or a cactus-like tree.
Adama
Ethiopia
Adama, formerly Nazreth, is one of the cities of Oromia Region of Ethiopia. Located in the East Shewa Zone 99 km (62 mi) southeast of the capital, Addis Ababa, the city sits between the base of an escarpment to the west, and the Great Rift Valley to the east.
From the “History” section
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In 2000, the government moved the regional capital of Oromia from Addis Ababa to Adama, sparking considerable controversy.
Adama
Ethiopia
Adama, formerly Nazreth, is one of the cities of Oromia Region of Ethiopia. Located in the East Shewa Zone 99 km (62 mi) southeast of the capital, Addis Ababa, the city sits between the base of an escarpment to the west, and the Great Rift Valley to the east.
From the “History” section
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Adama has a population density of 7,374.82, with all inhabitants being urban residents.
Adama
Ethiopia
Adama, formerly Nazreth, is one of the cities of Oromia Region of Ethiopia. Located in the East Shewa Zone 99 km (62 mi) southeast of the capital, Addis Ababa, the city sits between the base of an escarpment to the west, and the Great Rift Valley to the east.
From the “Demographics” section
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The majority of the inhabitants in Adama practice Ethiopian Orthodox Christianity, with 63.62% reporting this belief.
Adama
Ethiopia
Adama, formerly Nazreth, is one of the cities of Oromia Region of Ethiopia. Located in the East Shewa Zone 99 km (62 mi) southeast of the capital, Addis Ababa, the city sits between the base of an escarpment to the west, and the Great Rift Valley to the east.
From the “Demographics” section
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Photo: Joe Castleman (Gyrofrog) · CC BY-SA 3.0
Adama is twinned with Aurora, Colorado, United States and Sivas, Turkey.
Adama
Ethiopia
Adama, formerly Nazreth, is one of the cities of Oromia Region of Ethiopia. Located in the East Shewa Zone 99 km (62 mi) southeast of the capital, Addis Ababa, the city sits between the base of an escarpment to the west, and the Great Rift Valley to the east.
From the “Twin towns – sister cities” section
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