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  Addis Ababa, Ethiopia - Home
Addis Ababa is located at the geographic center of the nation (see map of Ethiopia)in the mountainous Shawa Province and is the political and cultural center of Ethiopia.
Addis Ababa was saved in the 1920's by an ambitious campaign to plant Eucalyptus trees in and around the city as a fuel wood and construction material.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is recognized by African diplomats, tourists, geographers and residents alike as one of the world¹s most problematic, yet fascinating and beautiful cities.
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 Addis Ababa - Encyclopedia.com
Addis Ababa is Ethiopia's largest city and its administrative and communications center.
In 1886 the city, then known as Finfinnie, was chosen by Menelik II as the capital of his kingdom of Shoa and was renamed Addis Ababa.
Regional conference to assess impact of `brain drain` on Africa`s development to be held from 22 to 24 February in Addis Ababa.
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 Addis Ababa travel guide - Wikitravel
Addis Ababa is the capital city of Ethiopia.
Addis Ababa University was founded in 1950 at the request of Haile Selassie by a Canadian Jesuit, Dr Lucien Matte as a two-year college, and began operations the next year.
Addis Ababa and the country of Ethiopia as a whole is NOT a tourist "hub" and therefore they do not view foreigners as tourists whom they are ready to please and serve on hand and foot.
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 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia  -  Travel Photos by Galen R Frysinger, Sheboygan, Wisconsin
Addis Ababa, capital and largest city of Ethiopia, the country's commercial, manufacturing, and cultural center.
Addis Ababa is a sprawling city, well wooded, especially with eucalyptus trees, and crossed by broad avenues.
From 1936 to 1941 Addis Ababa was occupied by the Italians, who made it the capital of Italian East Africa and instituted extensive modernization projects.
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 addis Ababa
Addis Ababa in Amharic means "New Flower" and the city was established in 1886 by Emperor Menelik II on the 8,000 ft. high Ethiopian Plateau, thus reaping the advantages of an excellent temperate climate in spite of being only 8 North of the Equator.
The hotel is ideally situated for exploring Addis Ababa, the capital and geographical center of Ethiopia.
For those with more time to spare, the 2-4 days "Historic Route" air tour from Addis Ababa, is the most rewarding and certainly the most far-ranging as the historic pageantry of 3000 years unfolds in cities previously inaccessible before air travel.
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 Addis Ababa News   (Site not responding. Last check: )
In Addis Ababa 150 Cultural heritages have been registered and incorporated in the new master plan of the city.
In additon, the old commercial district of Addis Ababa, Arada and the original location of the city, Entoto have been registered as historical sites The diverse moveable heritages of the city are preserved in Addis Ababa Museum.
It was establidhed in November 1986 on centennial anniversary of Addis Ababa as the capital City One of the oldest residential buildings of the city houses Addis Ababa museum.
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 Addis Ababa - Wikipedia
Addis Ababa (pia Addis Abeba; Kiamhara አዲስ አበባ, "Maua mpya"; Kioromo Finfinne) ni Mji Mkuu wa Ethiopia.
Menelik wa pili kaanza Addis Ababa kama Mji Mkuu wa Ethiopia.
Addis Ababa iliongozwa na govana Magavan Waitaliano wa Addis Ababa kutoka mwaka wa 1936 mpaka 1939.
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 Addis Ababa travel guide - Wikitravel
Addis Ababa is the capital city of Ethiopia.
Addis Ababa University is the largest and the oldest university in Ethiopia.
Addis Ababa University was founded in 1950 at the request of Haile Selassie by a Canadian Jesuit, Dr Lucien Matte as a two-year college, and began operations the next year.
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 Earthquake Risks in Addis Ababa and other Major Ethiopian Cities - Will the Country be Caught Off-guarded
Addis Ababa itself is only 75-100 kilometers away from the western edge of the Main Ethiopian Rift Valley, which is a hotbed of tremors and active volcanoes.
The population of Addis Ababa was greatly afraid.
A similar study by Fekadu Kebede of the Ethiopian Geophysical Observatory at the Addis Ababa University published in 1996 indicated that there were a total of 16 recorded earthquakes of magnitude 6.5 and higher in some of Ethiopia's seismic active areas in the 20th century alone.
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 City Mayors: Mayor of Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa has the status of both a city and a state, with a charter endorsed by the national government.
Addis Ababa’s city council, which is elected directly every five years, provides the Mayor with a cabinet.
Addis Ababa does not receive any subsidies or grants from central government and the banks are unwilling to lend.
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 Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa (the name means 'new flower') is of fairly recent origin - Menelik 11 founded the city in 1887.
Addis itself was in danger of being abandoned until the introduction of fast-growing eucalyptus trees from Australia provided the city with a regular source of fuel.
The 2 main bus stations in Addis are the Autobus Terra near Mercato, and the smaller terminal on Ras Mekonin Ave near the railway station.
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 africanfront.com (AUF)
Addis Ababa's symbolic importance lies in the fact that of Africa's cities, it remained undefeated and free from colonial occupation until rather late.
Mussolini's first objective as commander of occupied Addis Ababa was to declare apartheid and order the removal of all historic African symbols, including famous statues of Menelik II and the Lion of Judah.
Addis Ababa is built in the foothills of Mount Entoto, and the panorama from the peak (3,200m), either by day or night, is a breath taking spectacle.
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Addis Ababa, the Capital of modern Ethiopia, and gateway for most tourists, is the political and commercial heart of the Country.
Modern Addis Ababa also plays host to many international organizations, including the OAU, the Economic Commission for Africa, and other multi-national bodies, who all have their headquarters here.As a major international city, Addis Ababa offers a wide range of excellent hotel facilities, from luxury international hotels to a good number of mid-priced and budget accommodations.
Addis Ababa is built in the foothills of Mount Entoto, and the panorama from the peak (3,200m3, either by day or night, is a breathtaking spectacle.
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 Addis Ababa — FactMonster.com
Addis Ababa is Ethiopia's largest city and its administrative and communications center.
Menelik II as the capital of his kingdom of Shoa and was renamed Addis Ababa.
The Univ. of Addis Ababa, whose Institute of Ethiopian Studies runs an ethnological and traditional arts museum, and Addis Ababa National Theatre are in Addis Ababa.
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 Addis Ababa : Flights to Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa is near the centre of Ethiopia close to the mountains.
Visit Addis Ababa in spring as that is when the animals in the countryside are most spectacular and the main Addis Ababa festivals take place.
Close to Addis Ababa, you can visit the historic city of Aksum which is great fun, and a place where you can see hmonuments and apparently the Ark of the Covenant which are fun for the whole family.
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 Addis Ababa travel guide
Near the center of the country at an elevation of 7 600 ft/2 500 m capital city Addis Ababa (pop.
Founded in 1880 Addis, which means "New Flower" in the the native language of amharic, is a fairly new city whose impressive monuments of colonial architecture are dispersed amid stretches of sun-bleached shacks and empty lots.
The smoky pine-covered hills surrounding Addis add to the enjoyment of walking the city streets especially in the evening or early morning.
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 Addis Ababa   (Site not responding. Last check: )
‘Addis Ababa’, a name given to the current capital of Ethiopia by Empress Taitu, the wife of Menelik II (Hero of the Adua Victory), means ‘New Flower’.
Addis Ababa has a population of about 3 million people and is nowadays considered the ‘Diplomatic Capital of Africa’.
As such, Addis Ababa offers international standard hotels (including one of the luxury edition Sheraton Hotels of the world), galleries, restaurants (international and local), cafes and many other amenities one expects to find in an international city.
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 Discount Flight to Addis Ababa, Find Addis Ababa Tickets
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 An Essay in Addis Ababa History 2
The foundation of Addis Ababa, in 1887, was followed by unprecedented deforestation, particularly around Addis Ababa, as well as in the Ethiopian highlands generally.
After the establishment of Addis Ababa in 1887 the whole area, and its environs, was scoured in search of timber and firewood, and an acute shortage of both soon resulted.
These were particularly acute in and around Addis Ababa, where the capital's demand for timber and firewood soon led to an acute shortage of wood.
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 Addis Ababa - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Addis Ababa became Ethiopia's capital when Menelik II became Emperor of Ethiopia.
After the Italian army in Ethiopia was frustrated by Ethiopian patriots, and hugely defeated with British help during the Liberation of Ethiopia, Emperor Haile Selassie returned to Addis Ababa on 5 May 1941—five years to the very day after he had departed—and immediately began the work of re-establishing his capital.
Sport facilities include Addis Ababa and Nyala Stadiums.
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 Addis Ababa Flights - Cheap Addis Ababa flight
When you are in Addis Ababa, one of the first things you notice is just how cosmopolitan Addis Ababa is. The locals are welcoming, and make a stay in Addis Ababa very pleasant.
Visitors to Addis Ababa soon discover that there are great bargains on traditional African handicrafts to he had in Addis Ababa.
The best time to visit Addis Ababa is in the spring, because that's when the animals is best, and you find that the Addis Ababa events calendar is busiest.
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 Addis Ababa City Administration _Home
ADDIS ABABA (ENA)Tuesday, October 9, 2007-Ministers and senior officials from over 40 African countries, the African Union and the Regional Economic Communities are to convene here in Addis October 8-10,2007 at the Economic Commission on the agenda of regional and continental levels.
Addis Ababa was established in 1887 during the reign of Emperor Menelik.
Near UN-ECA and Hilton Addis, one of the parks built by Sheik Mohammed Alamudin, designed to beautify the city.
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 Addis Ababa: Africa's Meeting Place welcomes the World: Africa Travel Magazine
Addis Ababa is easily accessible, having daily flights to and from cities in Europe.
Perhaps what makes Addis unique is that the national carrier, Ethiopian Airlines, serves many cities in Africa&emdash; making it the most accessible city on the continent.
The Sheraton Addis is set in beautiful grounds, overlooking the capital city.
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 Addis Ababa pictures, Addis Ababa images | infohub.com
Here you will find a treasure of information with regard to the pictures of Addis Ababa as well as a wealth of information on the subject of Addis Ababa images and photos.
Addis Ababa photos of handicraft industries produce leather, metal, and textile goods.
Addis Ababa picture gallery with vast open-air market known as the Mercato, on the western side of the city.
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 Ethiopia - Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa University (AAU) is one of the largest higher learning institutions in Africa that was established at the end of the 1940s.
Formerly known as Haile Selassie I University, AAU was established by Ministry of Education in 1949 as a Trinity College with 71 students and 9 academic staff.
Faculty of Medicine was established in 1971-72 (1964 E.C.) in Addis Ababa.
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 Addis Ababa — Infoplease.com
The proximate determinants of the decline to below-replacement fertility in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Action points - follow-up to symposium in Addis Ababa for legislators.
Matador enters JV with Addis in Ethiopia: Slovak tyre group invests in Africa.(Rubber news)(Addis Tyre, of Addis Ababa)(Brief Article)...
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 Addis Ababa Page @ Sellassie cyber Museum
Addis saw better times, but maybe the better still yet to come...
I left the map of Addis Ababa to be big so you can read it.
Addis Ababa (or Abebe) is a new city (one century old) and since 1974 not much was built downtown.
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 Addis Ababa, Ethiopia current local time from WorldTimeServer.com
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 Current local time in Addis Ababa - Ethiopia
Addis Ababa is also known as Adis Abeba
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 welcome to addis ababa restaurant
Some of the best Ethiopian food in D.C. When I first arrived in D.C. for a summer stint a few years ago, I'd never even SEEN an Ethiopian restaurant, let alone eaten in one (I'm from a small town in rural Washington).
Addis Ababa, located in Adams Morgan (D.C.'s equivalent to Central Square in Boston, the International District in Seattle, and most of New York city), was one of the first Ethiopian restaurants I tried.
Once I got past the strange notion of eating with my hands, I discovered that the food was really very good.
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