Ethiopia

Travel to Ethiopia

Ethiopia is one of the oldest countries in the world and was never colonised apart from a brief Italian occupation, with its own script, calendar and ancient Christian traditions. The rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, the obelisks of Aksum and the castles of Gondar are listed by UNESCO. The Simien Mountains have gelada baboons and high trekking routes, and the Danakil Depression is one of the hottest places on earth, with sulphur springs and the active volcano Erta Ale. Addis Ababa is the capital and a hub for flights across Africa. Some regions are under travel warnings, so current advice should be checked.

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