Ethiopia

Geography

Capital City: Addis Abeba
Official Currency: Birr (ETB)
Religions: Christian, Islamic
Population: 75,067,000 (2009); The two largest ethnic groups are Oromo (32.1%) and amhara (30.2%), followed tigraite (6.2%), Somalis (6.0%) gurage (4.3%) sidama (3 , 4%), wheels (2.0 percent), Afar (2.0%), Hadi (2.0%), gamo (1,0%), other smaller - tiger, Harare, Argoba, ometa, consolidation, Kafa, Agau, Beta Israel (15 000 people) and others.
Land Area: 1 127 127 sq km
Landforms: Ethiopia is divided into 9 regions and 2 cities with the status of a region: Addis Ababa, Afar, Amhara, Benishangul-Gumuz, Duren Go, Gambia, Harare, Oromo, Somali, Southern Nations, Tiger.

History

Ethiopia has the longest known history as an independent country in Africa. It is also known by its historic name Abyssinia. Ethiopia goes back to the kingdom of Axum, which is created under the influence of Egypt and the kingdom of Sheba in Yemen today. Semitic tribes settled in the southern part of the Arabian Peninsula in 6.5 BC in northern Ethiopia, bearing with them and their civilization. There they mixed with the Cushitic peoples, which are under the influence of Egypt.

Economy

Ethiopia is an agricultural country, is grown cereals and legumes, coffee, sugar cane, cotton, tobacco, citrus and other crops. The animals are reared cattle, sheep, goats, camels. From mineral resources to mining gold, manganese, silica sand, copper ore, and in more limited quantities - natural gas and platinum. Industrial enterprises are mainly in light industry, the larger of which are located in Addis Ababa. In recent years, developing and tourism as the main attractions are the obelisks at Axum, the palace complex in Gondar, the rock churches in Lalibela severnoetiopskiya city, gubernatorial palace, churches and mosques in Harare, the imperial palace and the palace of Africa in Addis Ababa. Only international airport in Addis Ababa, but there are many regional airports.

Culture

Holding one of the most diverse terrain and scenery in Africa, Ethiopia is a country with over 25 centuries of history and one of the first Christian countries. Churches in Lalibela, obelisks of the holy city of Axum, castles in Gonder and Bahir Dar are among the most impressive African architectural masterpieces. By focusing primarily historical, the excursion in northern Ethiopia is for travelers wishing to experience the spirit of Ethiopians and to know the authenticity of their culture.
Many historical figures, though not citizens of Germany in the modern sense, were important and inluential figures in German culture, such as Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, Franz Kafka and Stefan Zweig.

Political system, law and government

Ethiopia is a federal parliamentary republic, whereby the Prime Minister is the head of government. President is elected for a term of 6 years. Federal legislative power is vested in both the government and both chambers of parliament, the Council of Peoples' Representatives shall be composed of 547 members elected for 5 years and a Federal Council composed of 112 members, one from each nationality and each additional member 1 000 000 people are employed by regional advisers. Ethiopian justice system is based on a legal system that coexists with a share of the federal courts and other regional courts. The Federal Supreme Court is the highest court of the country. The chairman and deputy chairman of the Federal Supreme Court are recommended by the Prime Minister and appointed by the MPs.