Ethiopia is an ancient country whose unique cultural heritage, rich history and remarkable biodiversity are reflected in a tally of nine UNESCO World Heritage Sites – more than any other country in Africa. Within its borders, you’ll find the world’s fourth-holiest Islamic city, along with the oldest continuously-occupied town south of the Sahara. Compelling antiquities include the medieval rock-hewn churches of Lalibela and Gheralta, palaces and temples dating back 3,000 years, the magnificent 17th century castles of Gondar, and the oldest human fossils unearthed anywhere on the planet. Add to this the beautiful Simien and Bale Mountains, the spectacular volcanic landscapes of the Danakil Depression, and a wealth of mammals and birds found nowhere else in the world, and it’s little wonder that Ethiopia has become the most attractive and popular emergent tourist destination in Africa.
Land of Origins
As you explore Ethiopia, you will be put in touch with your own origins…for this is a Land of Origins
Ethiopia is the cradle of humanity, where we first walked on two legs.
…It is also the source of the Blue Nile, the great river whose power and fertility nurtured the origin of civilisation itself.
…And it is the origin of one of life’s greatest pleasures – coffee, Ethiopia’s gift to the world.
So come to Ethiopia and be enchanted by her extraordinary past and share in her dynamic present.
Come, and you will discover why Ethiopia is original in so many ways.
Source: The embassy of the federal democratic republic of Ethiopia London, UK/visit Ethiopia
