Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa pulses with a energy all its own—a sprawling highland capital where ancient tradition and urgent modernity collide in the streets. At 2,400 meters above sea level, the city commands views across a plateau ringed by mountains, and its character is shaped by the fact that almost everyone here seems to be arriving, building, or reinventing themselves. It's the seat of the African Union, a hub of diplomacy and pan-African ambition, but that official role barely scratches the surface of what makes it tick.
CountryEthiopia
RegionAddis Ababa
LanguageAM
CurrencyETB
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