Fun facts about Addis Ababa
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A study suggests that early humans first traveled out of Africa via a place close to Addis Ababa around 100,000 years ago.
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Addis Ababa is the capital and largest city of Ethiopia. With an estimated population of 2,739,551 inhabitants as of the 2007 census, it is the eleventh-largest city in Africa. At an elevation of 2,355 metres (7,726 ft), it is the fourth highest capital city in the world and the highest capital in Africa.
From the “History” section
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Empress Taytu Betul chose the site for Addis Ababa due to the presence of hot springs.
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Addis Ababa is the capital and largest city of Ethiopia. With an estimated population of 2,739,551 inhabitants as of the 2007 census, it is the eleventh-largest city in Africa. At an elevation of 2,355 metres (7,726 ft), it is the fourth highest capital city in the world and the highest capital in Africa.
From the “History” section
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Addis Ababa is located at an elevation of 2,355 metres (7,726 ft) in the Ethiopian Highlands.
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Addis Ababa is the capital and largest city of Ethiopia. With an estimated population of 2,739,551 inhabitants as of the 2007 census, it is the eleventh-largest city in Africa. At an elevation of 2,355 metres (7,726 ft), it is the fourth highest capital city in the world and the highest capital in Africa.
From the “Geography” section
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The largest ethnic group in Addis Ababa is the Amhara, comprising 47.05% of the population.
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Addis Ababa is the capital and largest city of Ethiopia. With an estimated population of 2,739,551 inhabitants as of the 2007 census, it is the eleventh-largest city in Africa. At an elevation of 2,355 metres (7,726 ft), it is the fourth highest capital city in the world and the highest capital in Africa.
From the “Demographics” section
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Addis Ababa Zoo kept 15 lions in 2011, which were found to be genetically diverse.
Addis Ababa
Ethiopia
Addis Ababa is the capital and largest city of Ethiopia. With an estimated population of 2,739,551 inhabitants as of the 2007 census, it is the eleventh-largest city in Africa. At an elevation of 2,355 metres (7,726 ft), it is the fourth highest capital city in the world and the highest capital in Africa.
From the “Economy” section
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