Fun facts about Ethiopia
10 facts about Ethiopia: its places, people, food and customs. Writing to a penpal there? These make good questions to ask them.
- Ethiopia is the only African country never colonized.
- It has the most UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Africa.
- Home to Lucy, one of the oldest hominid skeletons.
- Origin of coffee, and has a coffee ceremony.
- Follows a unique calendar, 7-8 years behind the Gregorian.
- Has its own alphabet, Ge'ez.
- The Blue Nile starts in Ethiopia.
- Home to Simien Mountains and unique Gelada baboons.
- Ras Dashen is the highest peak in Ethiopia.
- Lalibela is famous for its rock-hewn churches.
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