Geography and Nature

Ethiopia is strategically located in the Horn of Africa, 3' and 14.8" latitude 33' and 48' longitude bordering Somalia, the Sudan, Djibouti, Kenya and Eritrea with a total border length of 5,311 km.

·        It is the 10th largest country in Africa.

·        The 3rd populous country in Africa

·        Lowest pt is 100 mts. below sea level

.        The highest pt is 4620 mts above sea level .. Ras Dashen

Its proximity to the Middle East and Europe, together with its easy access to the major ports of the region, enhances its international trade.

Climate

Although Ethiopia lies within 15 degrees North of the Equator, owing to the moderating influence of high altitude, the country enjoys moderate temperature and pleasant climate, with average temperature rarely exceeding 20oc (68oF). The sparsely populated lowlands typically have sub–tropical and tropical climates. At approximately 850mm (34inches), the average annual rainfall for the whole country is considered to be moderate by global standards. In most of the high lands, rainfall occurs in two distinct seasons: the “small rains” during February and March and the “big rains” from June to September.

Nature

The natural beauty of Ethiopia amazes the first- time visitor. Ethiopia is a land of rugged mountains (some 25 are over 4,000 meters high), broad savannah, lakes and rivers. The unique Rift Valley is a remarkable region of volcanic lakes, with their famous collections of bird life, great escarpments and stunning vistas. Tissisat, the Blue Nile Falls, must rank as one of the greatest natural spectacles in Africa to day. With 14 major wildlife reserves, Ethiopia provides a microcosm of the entire sub Saharan ecosystem, Bird life abounds, and indigenous animals from the rare Walia ibex to the shy wild ass, roam free just as nature intended. Ethiopia, after the rains, is a land decked with flowers and with many more native plants than most countries in Africa.

Locational Map

Landscape of Ethiopia

Semen  mountains

Tissisat Falls - on The Blue Nile