Salvador Bahia

June 27th 2005
Addis Ababa, which means "New Flower" in Amharic, is an intriguingly indigenous African city. Unlike many other African capitals, it's founding, growth and development, are not rooted in colonization. Founded in 1896 by Emperor Menelik II, Addis Ababa is the last in a succession of capitals of the great Abyssinian empire dating back to the pre-Christian Axum (Brunn & Williams 273). Italian Occupat ... read more

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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

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My name is Bash of Northampton, England UK. I am one hell of a doode who is crazy about travelling. Travelling is the only way one can get connected to the rest of the world. In two years I visited, Cuba, Brazil, Argentina, France, Ireland, Ethiopia, Portugal and Germany. From September to December 2005. Wiseman told me once "You do not have eyes without travelling". I am very passionate about countries I visit, I pay attention and show a great dela of respect about their country laws, religion, values and cultures. The world has so much offer when you think about the millions of miles of beau... full info

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