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In 2000, the government moved the regional capital of Oromia from Addis Ababa to Adama, sparking considerable controversy.

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Adama

Ethiopia

Country
Ethiopia
Population
324.0K
Coordinates
8.54, 39.27
624th most populous city in the world

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.

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