Ethiopia located in the horn of Africa bordered by Kenya, Somalia Eritrea, Djibouti and South Sudan, the Land of Ethiopia Discovery, Cultureof Beauty, Cradle of mankind, Source of the Blue Nile River, 13 months of sunshine and land of origins for many. It is a country that offers abundantly of natural beauty, cultural diversity and an incredibly rich history and culture in all corner of the country.
The country Historical, cultural & Natural tourist attractions sites include: Addis Ababa, Axum, Dire Dawa, Gondar, Harar, Lalibela, Mekelle, Konso and amazing cultural landscape of Lower valley of Awash and Omo, different National Parks with their unique and rare wild mammals and diverse bird species amphibians’ reptiles. Awash National Park, Abijata shala National Park, Bale Mountains National Park, Gambella NationalPark, Nechi-Sar National Park, Simien Mountains National Park, Omo National Parkand including others more than 27National and regional parks found in Ethiopia.
Ethiopia is the oldest and the only independent Nation in Africa regions,and it has heritage dating back to the first century AD, Axum was the capital of a great Empire of Ethiopia. one of the first Christian lands of Africa is Ethiopia. Late in the 10th Century, Axum declined and a new Zagwe dynasty, centered what is now Lalibela which is called as the second Jerusalem ruled the land of Ethiopia for a century.
Axum, Lalibela and Gondar city are among the first old city providing Ethiopian greatest historical legacy and the residence for the king. Harar Jugol which support more than 82 mosques in the city 102 shrinesand unique and very old back interior design in the townhouses of the city. Churches old back from the 13th century; Konsso Cultural Landscape (containing 55 kilometers of stonewalled terraces and fortified settlements which support the conservation of nature); Lower Valley of the Awash where humanity made his first steps and where found the Eva of all mankind—Lucy fossil’s is the human origin on the planet; Lower Valley of the Omo also containing fragments pertaining to early humanity development and the fossils of Homo sapiens.
Ethiopia is the oldest independent country in Africa and the world. Ethiopia, the enthralling land of Ethiopia’s unique combination of culture, deep rooted history and stunning landscape makes it one of the most intriguing places on earth. Ethiopia has a diverse mix of ethnic and linguistic backgrounds. It is a country with more than 80 different ethnic groups each with its own language, culture, custom and tradition. Primarily their shared independent existence unites Ethiopia’s many nations. Because of the diverse cultures, Ethiopia is a country full of vibrant and colorful festivals. Ethiopia’s immense cultural, historical, festivals, paleontological and natural wealth are reflected in its registered of 13 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, the most of any country in Africa.
The Great Rift Valley (known for discoveries of early hominids such as Lucy, whose bones reside in the Ethiopian National Museum) bisects the central plateau. The valley extends southwest through the country and includes the lowest place, Danakil Depression (116mbsl), a desert containing the lowest dry point on the earth. Variation in altitude results in dramatic climatic variation. Some peaks in the Simien Mountains Ras- Dejen (4543masl). Ethiopian tourism is so young comparing to other western some African countries. There is huge opportunity to expand for time to come.
