Africa, Ethiopia?

Question

has any one been to Ethiopia, AA for biz or to live, i know of its uniqueness??

Answer 1

How cuold any body know Africa without knowing Ethiopia formerly known as Abyssinia?.In Ethiopia there are many place to see and I am sure if one landed in it he will come back again and again.It is an anthropological laboratory for many .You see the ancient empires in the northen parts of it (Axumite empire) Down there the Gondorian empire.If you go to the south you can see inedemic birds and other animals.If you go to 'Bale terraroch'
means Bale mountains there you can see chilada baboonand...
If you go to the rift vally region there are many lakes.Also there are hot springs in many places . In Ethiopia muslims and christians live peacefully.The people are very kind and friendly.The capital city -Addis Ababa literally means New flower and it is the host of many international organization and embassies.The head quarter of Africa union is also there (In Addis Ababa -the capital city of Africa) There is the best place in Ethiopia which is called Bishangari lodge you can visit this WWW.Bishangari.com .There are also international hotel including one of the luxury collection Hotel SHERATON ADDIS.in ethiopia there are around 80 ethnic groups and also many languages are spoken and 'Amharic' is the official language. Ethiopia is the only african country with its own alphabets.Ofcaurce there are slum areas in the caital city as it is
in other countries like Broklin in New york .You may see poor people in the cities and the country but this is the out come of many historical events and natural disaster.

Answer 2

Hi,
I was in Ethiopia for almost 3 weeks this past February. I was part of a medical team working with HIV/AIDS patients in the capital. The city is a typical modern African city, with a great deal of pollution/smog...but it is definitely unique. It has a North African /Middle Eastern flair with South African charm!

People are generally friendly, but watch your pockets! Be prepared for a lot of poverty, especially in certain areas of the city. Go to NEW YORK, NEW YORK, for a western style restaurant with great desserts!
If you are looking to get out of the city, take a tour of Lalibela, which is the site of the ancient churches carved into the rock. It is about a 2.5 hour flight from Addis Ababa. You can tour the churches and the area, which is unlike anything you have ever seen...seems like you stepped into Biblical times.

Hope that helps!

Answer 3

i spent january and february of 2006 in Ethiopia. i spent several weeks in Addis Abeba, a week in Dire Dawa, a week in Bahardir and a week in Hamer. if you're looking to sight-see i would suggest the falls at the Blue Nile...they are breathtaking. Lake Tana is also beautiful and there are hippos and crocodiles. Axum is an amazing historical sight. Taxi's are a great way to travel within Addis Abeba because they travel set routes back and forth so you can't get lost. Make sure to register with your embassy when you first arive in Ethiopia. due to the unrest in Somalia there is a mild risk to foreigners. I hope you have a great time.

Answer 4

I used to live in Addis Ababa when I was in the Peace Corps in the 1970's when Haille Selassie was still alive.

It's probably very different now.