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December 6th 2008
I would describe Ethiopians as warm, friendly people, proud of their rich, long culture. They do have much to be proud of - they have never been colonized; coffee trees were first discovered here, and there are over 80 languages spoken here. However, their accompanying challenges are well known - extreme poverty and famine in the far rural regions. International aids pours into the country, and in ... read more

Africa » Ethiopia » Addis Ababa Region » Addis Ababa

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Unique among African countries, the ancient Ethiopian monarchy maintained its freedom from colonial rule, with the exception of the 1936-41 Italian occupation during World War II. In 1974 a military junta, the Derg, deposed Emperor Haile SELASSIE (wh... ... read more