Ethiopia 埃塞俄比亚🇪🇹

10 interesting facts about Ethiopia:

1. Oldest Country: Ethiopia is one of the oldest countries in the world, with a history dating back over 3,000 years.

2. Never Colonized: It is the only African country that was never fully colonized, successfully resisting European colonization attempts.

3. Coffee Origin: Coffee was first discovered in Ethiopia. The coffee plant originated in the Ethiopian region of Kaffa.

4. Unique Calendar: Ethiopia uses a unique calendar that is about seven years behind the Gregorian calendar used in most of the world.

5. Diverse Languages: Ethiopia is home to over 80 different ethnic groups and languages, with Amharic being the official language.

6. Ancient Monuments: The country is famous for its ancient monuments, including the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela and the obelisks of Axum.

7. Highlands: Ethiopia is known as the "Roof of Africa" because of its highland regions, including the Simien Mountains.

8. Rich Wildlife: Ethiopia has a rich variety of wildlife, including unique species like the Ethiopian wolf and the Gelada baboon.

9. Religious History: Ethiopia adopted Christianity in the 4th century, making it one of the oldest Christian nations in the world.

10. Capital City: Addis Ababa, the capital city, is known as the "Political Capital of Africa" because it hosts the headquarters of the African Union.

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