🇪🇹Ethiopia
Africa
Information
Capital
Addis Ababa
Population
132,444,840
Currency
Ethiopian Birr (ETB Br)
Languages
Amharique, Oromo, Tigrinya, Somali
Continent
Africa
Calling code
+251
Timezone
Africa/Addis_Ababa
Area
1,104,300 km²
Government
Federal parliamentary republic
National day
May 28 - National Day (Derg Downfall Day)
Internet domain
.et
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About
Ethiopia is a landlocked country in East Africa, cradle of human civilization with sites like Lucy. It is Africa's second most populous nation, known for its ethnic and linguistic diversity. Its economy is growing rapidly despite security and climate challenges.
Safety
Risk areas
Crime(medium)
- Éviter de porter des objets de valeur
- Ne pas se déplacer seul la nuit à Addis-Abeba
Terrorism(high)
- Haut risque dans les zones orientales, suivre les avis du Quai d'Orsay
Transport
- Utiliser des compagnies de taxi reconnues, éviter la nuit
Natural risks(Sècheresses, inondations et tremblements de terre occasionnels)
- Suivre les alertes météo, avoir un kit d'urgence
Health(Système de santé limité, hôpitaux surchargés)
- Vaccins obligatoires: fièvre jaune; recommandés: hépatites, typhoïde, rage
- Eau en bouteille uniquement, traitement antipaludique
Practical tips
- Inscription au registre des voyageurs Ariane
- Assurance rapatriement obligatoire
- Monnaie locale en liquide, guichets rares hors Addis
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Right
unsafe
10-15% in restaurants, not mandatory elsewhere
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