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Ethiopia is one of the world’s oldest countries, its territorial extent having varied over the millennia of its existence. In ancient times it remained centred on Aksum, an imperial capital located in the northern part of the modern state, about 100 miles (160 km) from the Red Sea coast. The present territory was consolidated during the 19th and 20th centuries as European powers encroached into Ethiopia’s historical domain. Ethiopia became prominent in modern world affairs first in 1896, when it defeated colonial Italy in the Battle of Adwa, and again in 1935–36, when it was invaded and occupied by fascist Italy.
The Ethiopian flag is a horizontal tricolour with the national emblem in the center. The used colors in the flag are blue, green, red, yellow. The proportion of the Ethiopian flag is 1:2. The Flag of Ethiopia was adopted in 1996. The first use of the current flag design was in 1996. The last change to the current Ethiopian flag design was in 2009.
“March Forward, Dear Mother Ethiopia” (Amharic: ወደፊት ገስግሺ ውድ እናት ኢትዮጵያ, romanized: Wedefīt Gesigishī Wid Inat ītiyop’iya), also known by its incipit as “Honour of Citizenship” (Amharic: የዜግነት ክብር, romanized: Yezēginet Kibir), is the national anthem of Ethiopia. The lyrics were written by Dereje Melaku Mengesha, and the music was composed by Solomon Lulu Mitiku. The song was adopted in 1992 as part of national reforms.
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Ethiopia is one of the world’s oldest countries, its territorial extent having varied over the millennia of its existence.
የኢትዮጵያ ፌዴራላዊ ዴሞክራሲያዊ ሪፐብሊክ (Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia)
Afar, Amharic, Oromo, Somali, Tigrinya
Addis Ababa
(2024 est.) 109,900,000
Federal republic with two legislative houses (House of the Federation and House of Peoples’ Representatives)
Prime Minister: Abiy Ahmed
Birr (ETB)
1,112,000
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The Ethiopian economy has been experiencing rapid growth in recent years, making it one of the fastest-growing economies in the world. This growth has been driven by various factors, including strong government policies, a thriving private sector, and a growing population. One key driver of Ethiopia’s economic growth has been its focus on diversifying its economy.
Investment promotion agency of Ethiopia is responsible for promoting Ethiopia in the global market as a top destination for foreign direct investment. They provide specialized services to companies looking to invest in Ethiopia and investors located in the country and looking to expand their operations.
Ethiopian trade and professional associations play a crucial role in bolstering the nation’s economic development and representing the interests of businesses and professionals across various sectors. These organizations serve as a nexus for networking, advocacy, and the promotion of professional standards within trade communities and professions.
These organizations play a crucial role in representing interests of businesses and professionals across a multitude of sectors, from agriculture to technology.