Ethiopia

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About Ethiopia.

Where the Highlands Meet the Sky

Ethiopia rises where much of the continent lies flat, a great tableland folded into gorges, escarpments and peaks that catch the morning light. Trekkers wander the Simien Mountains in the company of gelada monkeys, while far below the Danakil Depression bubbles with sulphur springs and salt flats that shimmer like somewhere from another world. Through the middle of it all runs the Great Rift Valley, threading a chain of lakes that draw flamingos, birdwatchers and anyone happy to lose an afternoon by the water.

A Past Written in Stone

Few places carry their history quite so openly. In Lalibela, churches were carved downward into solid rock some eight centuries ago, and pilgrims still gather in their cool shadows. Aksum recalls an empire that once traded with Rome and India, and the northern route linking these sites is often called the historic circuit for good reason. It was here, too, that a small fossil named Lucy reminded the world how far back the human story may reach.

The Home of the Coffee Ceremony

Ethiopians will tell you coffee was discovered on these very hills, and the ceremony that surrounds it feels like proof enough. Green beans are roasted over coals, ground by hand and brewed in a clay jebena, then poured in three unhurried rounds while incense drifts through the room. Around it gathers a cuisine built for sharing, with spongy injera standing in for both plate and cutlery and generous stews ladled on top. Long fasting traditions have also left the country with a rich vegetarian table that travellers tend to adore.

A Country That Keeps Its Own Time

Ethiopia keeps a calendar of thirteen months and a clock that starts the day at dawn, so do not be surprised if the year feels a little younger here. Addis Ababa, perched high and humming, mixes broad avenues with jazz clubs, sprawling markets and the headquarters of the African Union. Arrive during Timkat or Meskel and the streets fill with colour, chanting and processions that seem to carry the whole city along. However you come to it, Ethiopia has a way of lingering long after you leave.

Official and Indigenous Names

Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (English)
የኢትዮጵያ ፌዴራላዊ ዲሞክራሲያዊ ሪፐብሊክ (Ityop'iya Federalawi Demokrasiyawi Ripeblik) (Amharic)

Regions

Eastern Africa, Applies to all constituent destinations
Horn of Africa, Applies to all constituent destinations

Continent

Africa, Applies to all constituent destinations

Resident population

138,000,000

2026 data

Capitals and seats of government

አዲስ አበባ, Addis AbabaADD

Currency

Ethiopian Birr, Applies to Addis Ababa and Gambela Region (ETB · Br)

Driving side

right, Applies to all constituent destinations side of the road

Electricity

Voltage: 220 V, Applies to all constituent destinationsFrequency: 50 Hz, Applies to all constituent destinations

Power supply can be intermittent in some areas.

Power supply can be intermittent, particularly in remote areas.

Power supply can be intermittent, particularly in rural areas.

Power supply can be intermittent, particularly in outlying areas.

Power supply can be intermittent at times.

Languages

Amharic, Applies to all constituent destinations
Official by law, Applies to all constituent destinations · Indigenous, Applies to Amhara Region · ISO 639-3: amh
English, Applies to all constituent destinations
Official in practice, Applies to all constituent destinations · ISO 639-3: eng
Useful phrases in English
Hello
Hello
Goodbye
Goodbye
Please
Please
Thank you
Thank you
Excuse me
Excuse me
Ethiopian Sign Language, Applies to all constituent destinations
Official in practice, Applies to all constituent destinations · ISO 639-3: eth
Oromo, Applies to Addis Ababa, Amhara Region, Benishangul-Gumuz Region, Central Ethiopia Regional State, Dire Dawa, Gambela Region, Harari Region, Oromia Region, Sidama Region and Somali Region
Official in practice, Applies to Addis Ababa, Benishangul-Gumuz Region, Central Ethiopia Regional State, Dire Dawa, Gambela Region, Sidama Region and Somali Region · Indigenous, Applies to Addis Ababa, Amhara Region, Dire Dawa, Harari Region and Oromia Region · Official by law, Applies to Harari Region and Oromia Region · ISO 639-3: orm
Argobba, Applies to Afar Region and Amhara Region
Indigenous, Applies to Afar Region and Amhara Region · ISO 639-3: agj

Show 49 more languages

Awngi, Applies to Amhara Region
Indigenous, Applies to Amhara Region · ISO 639-3: awn
Qimant, Applies to Amhara Region
Indigenous, Applies to Amhara Region · ISO 639-3: ahg
Xamtanga, Applies to Amhara Region
Indigenous, Applies to Amhara Region · ISO 639-3: xan
Alaba, Applies to Central Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to Central Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: alw
Hadiyya, Applies to Central Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to Central Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: hdy
Kambaata, Applies to Central Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to Central Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: ktb
Kistane (Soddo Gurage), Applies to Central Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to Central Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: gru
Sebat Bet Gurage, Applies to Central Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to Central Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: sgw
Silt'e, Applies to Central Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to Central Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: stv
Yemsa, Applies to Central Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to Central Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: jnj
Dawro, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Official in practice, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: dwr
Gamo, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Official in practice, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: gmv
Gedeo, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Official in practice, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: drs
Gofa, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Official in practice, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: gof
Konso, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Official in practice, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: kxc
Wolaytta, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Official in practice, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: wal
Aari, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: aiw
Arbore, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: arv
Basketo, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: bst
Burji, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: bji
Bussa (Mosiye), Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: dox
Daasanach, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: dsh
Dime, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: dim
Dirasha (Gidole), Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: gdl
Dorze, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: doz
Hamer-Banna, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: amf
Kachama-Ganjule, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: kcx
Karo (Ethiopia), Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: kxh
Koorete, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: kqy
Kwegu, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: xwg
Maale, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: mdy
Me'en (Bodi), Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: mym
Melo, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: mfx
Mursi, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: muz
Nyangatom, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: nnj
Oyda, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: oyd
Tsamai, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: tsb
Zayse-Zergulla, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: zay
Somali, Applies to Dire Dawa and Somali Region
Official in practice, Applies to Dire Dawa · Indigenous, Applies to Dire Dawa and Somali Region · Official by law, Applies to Somali Region · ISO 639-3: som
Afar, Applies to Afar Region
Official by law, Applies to Afar Region · Indigenous, Applies to Afar Region · ISO 639-3: aar
Komo, Applies to Benishangul-Gumuz Region and Gambela Region
Indigenous, Applies to Benishangul-Gumuz Region and Gambela Region · ISO 639-3: xom
Berta, Applies to Benishangul-Gumuz Region
Indigenous, Applies to Benishangul-Gumuz Region · ISO 639-3: wti
Boro (Shinasha), Applies to Benishangul-Gumuz Region
Indigenous, Applies to Benishangul-Gumuz Region · ISO 639-3: bwo
Gumuz, Applies to Benishangul-Gumuz Region
Indigenous, Applies to Benishangul-Gumuz Region · ISO 639-3: guk
Anuak, Applies to Gambela Region
Official by law, Applies to Gambela Region · Indigenous, Applies to Gambela Region · ISO 639-3: anu
Majang, Applies to Gambela Region
Official by law, Applies to Gambela Region · Indigenous, Applies to Gambela Region · ISO 639-3: mpe
Nuer, Applies to Gambela Region
Official by law, Applies to Gambela Region · Indigenous, Applies to Gambela Region · ISO 639-3: nus
Opo (Opuuo), Applies to Gambela Region
Indigenous, Applies to Gambela Region · ISO 639-3: lgn
Harari, Applies to Harari Region
Official by law, Applies to Harari Region · Indigenous, Applies to Harari Region · ISO 639-3: har

Current time and time zone

East Africa TimeEAT
Africa/Addis_Ababa
, Applies to Addis Ababa and Central Ethiopia Regional State

Applies to

^all All constituent destinations¹ Addis Ababa² Afar Region³ Amhara Region⁴ Benishangul-Gumuz Region⁵ Central Ethiopia Regional State⁶ Dire Dawa⁷ Gambela Region⁸ Harari Region⁹ Oromia Region¹⁰ Sidama Region¹¹ Somali Region¹² South Ethiopia Regional State

Ethiopia

Out Score
coming soon.

Out Score coming soon.

We're freshly researching the laws for every identity lens against our updated methodology. Ethiopia's scores will appear here once they're published.

Beyond the scoreLearn about Ethiopia.Official names, languages, local time and practical context for understanding Ethiopia beyond its legal score.

Destination overview

About Ethiopia.

Where the Highlands Meet the Sky

A Past Written in Stone

The Home of the Coffee Ceremony

A Country That Keeps Its Own Time

Official and Indigenous Names

Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (English)
የኢትዮጵያ ፌዴራላዊ ዲሞክራሲያዊ ሪፐብሊክ (Ityop'iya Federalawi Demokrasiyawi Ripeblik) (Amharic)

Regions

Eastern Africa, Applies to all constituent destinations
Horn of Africa, Applies to all constituent destinations

Continent

Africa, Applies to all constituent destinations

Resident population

138,000,000

2026 data

Capitals and seats of government

አዲስ አበባ, Addis AbabaADD

Currency

Ethiopian Birr, Applies to Addis Ababa and Gambela Region (ETB · Br)

Driving side

right, Applies to all constituent destinations side of the road

Electricity

Voltage: 220 V, Applies to all constituent destinationsFrequency: 50 Hz, Applies to all constituent destinations

Power supply can be intermittent in some areas.

Power supply can be intermittent, particularly in remote areas.

Power supply can be intermittent, particularly in rural areas.

Power supply can be intermittent, particularly in outlying areas.

Power supply can be intermittent at times.

Languages

Amharic, Applies to all constituent destinations
Official by law, Applies to all constituent destinations · Indigenous, Applies to Amhara Region · ISO 639-3: amh
English, Applies to all constituent destinations
Official in practice, Applies to all constituent destinations · ISO 639-3: eng
Useful phrases in English
Hello
Hello
Goodbye
Goodbye
Please
Please
Thank you
Thank you
Excuse me
Excuse me
Ethiopian Sign Language, Applies to all constituent destinations
Official in practice, Applies to all constituent destinations · ISO 639-3: eth
Oromo, Applies to Addis Ababa, Amhara Region, Benishangul-Gumuz Region, Central Ethiopia Regional State, Dire Dawa, Gambela Region, Harari Region, Oromia Region, Sidama Region and Somali Region
Official in practice, Applies to Addis Ababa, Benishangul-Gumuz Region, Central Ethiopia Regional State, Dire Dawa, Gambela Region, Sidama Region and Somali Region · Indigenous, Applies to Addis Ababa, Amhara Region, Dire Dawa, Harari Region and Oromia Region · Official by law, Applies to Harari Region and Oromia Region · ISO 639-3: orm
Argobba, Applies to Afar Region and Amhara Region
Indigenous, Applies to Afar Region and Amhara Region · ISO 639-3: agj

Show 49 more languages

Awngi, Applies to Amhara Region
Indigenous, Applies to Amhara Region · ISO 639-3: awn
Qimant, Applies to Amhara Region
Indigenous, Applies to Amhara Region · ISO 639-3: ahg
Xamtanga, Applies to Amhara Region
Indigenous, Applies to Amhara Region · ISO 639-3: xan
Alaba, Applies to Central Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to Central Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: alw
Hadiyya, Applies to Central Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to Central Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: hdy
Kambaata, Applies to Central Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to Central Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: ktb
Kistane (Soddo Gurage), Applies to Central Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to Central Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: gru
Sebat Bet Gurage, Applies to Central Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to Central Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: sgw
Silt'e, Applies to Central Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to Central Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: stv
Yemsa, Applies to Central Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to Central Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: jnj
Dawro, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Official in practice, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: dwr
Gamo, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Official in practice, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: gmv
Gedeo, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Official in practice, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: drs
Gofa, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Official in practice, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: gof
Konso, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Official in practice, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: kxc
Wolaytta, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Official in practice, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: wal
Aari, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: aiw
Arbore, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: arv
Basketo, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: bst
Burji, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: bji
Bussa (Mosiye), Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: dox
Daasanach, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: dsh
Dime, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: dim
Dirasha (Gidole), Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: gdl
Dorze, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: doz
Hamer-Banna, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: amf
Kachama-Ganjule, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: kcx
Karo (Ethiopia), Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: kxh
Koorete, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: kqy
Kwegu, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: xwg
Maale, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: mdy
Me'en (Bodi), Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: mym
Melo, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: mfx
Mursi, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: muz
Nyangatom, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: nnj
Oyda, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: oyd
Tsamai, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: tsb
Zayse-Zergulla, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State
Indigenous, Applies to South Ethiopia Regional State · ISO 639-3: zay
Somali, Applies to Dire Dawa and Somali Region
Official in practice, Applies to Dire Dawa · Indigenous, Applies to Dire Dawa and Somali Region · Official by law, Applies to Somali Region · ISO 639-3: som
Afar, Applies to Afar Region
Official by law, Applies to Afar Region · Indigenous, Applies to Afar Region · ISO 639-3: aar
Komo, Applies to Benishangul-Gumuz Region and Gambela Region
Indigenous, Applies to Benishangul-Gumuz Region and Gambela Region · ISO 639-3: xom
Berta, Applies to Benishangul-Gumuz Region
Indigenous, Applies to Benishangul-Gumuz Region · ISO 639-3: wti
Boro (Shinasha), Applies to Benishangul-Gumuz Region
Indigenous, Applies to Benishangul-Gumuz Region · ISO 639-3: bwo
Gumuz, Applies to Benishangul-Gumuz Region
Indigenous, Applies to Benishangul-Gumuz Region · ISO 639-3: guk
Anuak, Applies to Gambela Region
Official by law, Applies to Gambela Region · Indigenous, Applies to Gambela Region · ISO 639-3: anu
Majang, Applies to Gambela Region
Official by law, Applies to Gambela Region · Indigenous, Applies to Gambela Region · ISO 639-3: mpe
Nuer, Applies to Gambela Region
Official by law, Applies to Gambela Region · Indigenous, Applies to Gambela Region · ISO 639-3: nus
Opo (Opuuo), Applies to Gambela Region
Indigenous, Applies to Gambela Region · ISO 639-3: lgn
Harari, Applies to Harari Region
Official by law, Applies to Harari Region · Indigenous, Applies to Harari Region · ISO 639-3: har

Current time and time zone

East Africa TimeEAT
Africa/Addis_Ababa
, Applies to Addis Ababa and Central Ethiopia Regional State

Applies to