Fun facts about Dessie
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Dessie was founded by Emperor Yohannes IV in 1882 after he interpreted a comet as a sign to establish his capital city there.
Dessie
Ethiopia
Dessie is a town in north-central Ethiopia. Located in the South Wollo Zone of the Amhara Region, it sits at a latitude and longitude of 11°8′N 39°38′E, with an elevation between 2,470 and 2,550 metres above sea level. Dessie is 400 km to the north of the capital Addis Ababa.
From the “History” section
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During the Italian invasion, Dessie was first bombed on December 6, 1935, damaging the American Hospital.
Dessie
Ethiopia
Dessie is a town in north-central Ethiopia. Located in the South Wollo Zone of the Amhara Region, it sits at a latitude and longitude of 11°8′N 39°38′E, with an elevation between 2,470 and 2,550 metres above sea level. Dessie is 400 km to the north of the capital Addis Ababa.
From the “History” section
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Based on the 2007 census, 79.44% of Dessie's population were urban inhabitants living in the town.
Dessie
Ethiopia
Dessie is a town in north-central Ethiopia. Located in the South Wollo Zone of the Amhara Region, it sits at a latitude and longitude of 11°8′N 39°38′E, with an elevation between 2,470 and 2,550 metres above sea level. Dessie is 400 km to the north of the capital Addis Ababa.
From the “Demographics” section
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Dessie has a subtropical highland climate, located at an altitude of 2,470 metres (8,100 ft) above sea level.
Dessie
Ethiopia
Dessie is a town in north-central Ethiopia. Located in the South Wollo Zone of the Amhara Region, it sits at a latitude and longitude of 11°8′N 39°38′E, with an elevation between 2,470 and 2,550 metres above sea level. Dessie is 400 km to the north of the capital Addis Ababa.
From the “Climate” section
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Dessie shares Combolcha Airport with the neighboring city of Kombolcha.
Dessie
Ethiopia
Dessie is a town in north-central Ethiopia. Located in the South Wollo Zone of the Amhara Region, it sits at a latitude and longitude of 11°8′N 39°38′E, with an elevation between 2,470 and 2,550 metres above sea level. Dessie is 400 km to the north of the capital Addis Ababa.
From the “Economy” section
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