Ethiopia is a landlocked country in the Horn of Africa. With over 120 million people, it’s the second-most populous in Africa an important political and economic hub for the continent. Ethiopia is of only two African countries never fully colonized (along with Liberia), though it was briefly occupied by Italy from 1936-1941. It’s home to some of humanity’s oldest fossils, including “Lucy,” and has a cultural heritage with over 80 ethnic groups. The Ethiopian Orthodox Church has deep roots, and the country follows its own calendar system with 13 months.
Agriculture dominates the economy, with coffee being a major export – Ethiopia is considered the birthplace of coffee…
