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ABOUT ETHIOPIA

Things you should know before you travel to Ethiopia.

CURRENCY CONVERTER

The local currency is the Ethiopian Birr made up of 100 cents. Find current exchange rates here:

Ethiopia is a multi-ethnic state with a great variety of languages spoken in the country, of which there are eighty three, with some 200 dialects. The main three languages are Amharic, Tigrigna and Oramigna. English is also widely spoken. Amharic is the most prominent of the local languages. The name originates from the Amhara people, who live in the highlands of Ethiopia. Click here to learn a few useful phrases in Amharic.

TIME DIFFERENCE

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TRAVEL INSURANCE

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TRAVEL TIPS

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WEATHER

There are two seasons: the dry season prevails from October through May; the wet season runs from June to September. Find current weather forecasts here: