Ethiopia Flag

Ethiopia flag
Ethiopia flag

The flag of Ethiopia is a green-yellow-red tricolor with the national emblem of Ethiopia, a golden pentagram on a blue disc, superimposed in the center.

The combination of these colors has retained symbolic significance since at least the early 17th century, but Menelik II first embraced the modern tricolor on October 11, 1897. The current flag design was approved on October 31, 1996.

The green hue signifies Ethiopia's land and natural resources, the yellow color represents peace and hope, and the red color represents the blood of those who battled for the country's independence. The blue disc with the golden pentagram signifies the country's unity and variety, as well as the diversity of its cultures and languages.

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Country information

Ethiopia is a country located in the Horn of Africa, bordered by Eritrea to the north, Djibouti to the northeast, Somalia to the east, Kenya to the south, South Sudan to the west, and Sudan to the northwest. It is a large country with a land area of about 441,000 square miles, and it is home to over 114 million people, making it the 14th most populous country in the world.

Ethiopia has a diverse and multicultural society, with people of Oromo, Amhara, and other African descent living in the country. The official language is Amharic, and the country has a predominantly Christian population, with the Ethiopian Orthodox Church being the state church.

Ethiopia has a varied and unique landscape, ranging from mountains to forests to deserts. The climate is varied, with temperatures ranging from hot and dry in the lowlands to cold and wet in the highlands. The country is known for its beautiful natural scenery and history, and it is a popular tourist destination.

Ethiopia has a federal parliamentary system of government and is a federal parliamentary republic. It is a member of the African Union, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, and the United Nations, and it has a strong relationship with other countries in the region.

Ethiopia has a strong and diversified economy, with a wide range of industries including agriculture, manufacturing, and tourism. It is a major exporter of coffee, oilseeds, and textiles, and it is also home to a growing technology sector.

Ethiopia has a rich and vibrant culture, with a diverse range of traditional music, dance, and art forms. It is also home to several protected areas, including the Bale Mountains National Park, which is home to a variety of plant and animal species.

Independent Yes
Country codes ET, ETH (ISO 3166-1)
Official name Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Official languages Afar, Amharic, Oromo, Somali, Tigrinya
Religion 67.3% Christianity, 31.3% Islam, 0.6% Traditional faiths, 0.8% Others / None
Capital city Addis Ababa
Continent Africa
Time zone UTC+3 (EAT)
Member of United Nations
African Union
Population 122,169,283 (2023)
Population density 115 per Km2 (298 people per mi2)
Urban Population 21.3 % of the population is urban (24,463,423 people in 2020)
Migrants (net) 30,000
Median age 19.5 years
Total area The total land area is 1,000,000 Km2 (386,102 sq. miles)
Highest point Ras Dejen (4 550 m, 14 928 ft)
Lowest point Danakil Depression (-125 m, -410 ft)
GDP per capita $ 925 (World Bank, 2021)
Currency Ethiopian birr (Br, ETB)
Calling code +251
Internet TLD .et (click here to find and register domain name)
Country Wikipedia Page Ethiopia Wikipedia Page

Main Cities by Population in Ethiopia

# CITY NAME POPULATION
1 Addis Ababa 2,757,729
2 Dire Dawa 252,279
3 Mek'ele 215,546
4 Nazret 213,995
5 Bahir Dar 168,899
6 Gondar 153,914
7 Dese 136,056
8 Hawassa 133,097
9 Jimma 128,306
10 Bishoftu 104,215
11 Kombolcha 93,605
12 Harar 90,218
13 Sodo 86,050
14 Shashemene 85,871
15 Hosa'ina 75,963
16 Arba Minch 69,622
17 Adigrat 65,000
18 Debre Mark'os 59,920
19 Debre Birhan 57,787
20 Jijiga 56,821
21 Inda Silase 50,078
22 Ziway 49,416
23 Dila 47,021
24 Hagere Hiywet 43,920
25 Gambela 42,366
26 Axum 41,249
27 Waliso 38,394
28 Yirga `Alem 36,292
29 Mojo 34,547
30 Goba 34,369
31 Shakiso 34,078
32 Felege Neway 33,429
33 Areka 33,150
34 Boditi 32,997
35 Debre Tabor 32,659
36 Jinka 32,115
37 Gimbi 31,809
38 Asbe Teferi 30,772
39 Korem 30,633
40 Asosa 30,512
41 Butajira 30,502
42 Metu 29,648
43 Agaro 28,268
44 Kibre Mengist 27,854
45 Maych'ew 27,186
46 Werota 26,813
47 Dembi Dolo 26,748
48 Dubti 26,370
49 Fiche 25,758
50 K'olito 25,614
51 Mendi 25,239
52 Debark' 24,700
53 Tippi 24,169
54 Kemise 23,861
55 Asasa 23,790
56 Genet 23,753
57 Finote Selam 23,463
58 Metahara 23,403
59 Dodola 23,116
60 Addiet Canna 22,946
61 Adis Zemen 22,522
62 Hagere Maryam 22,105
63 Bure 22,038
64 Robit 20,679
65 Asaita 20,342
66 Bedele 20,293
67 Nejo 20,166
68 Sebeta 19,533
69 Bati 19,260
70 Bonga 18,973
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