Ethiopia is a country located in the Horn of Africa. After Nigeria, Ethiopia is the second most populous country in Africa, with a population of over 120 million people.

The country has a rich cultural heritage and is home to various ethnic and linguistic groups, including the Oromo, Amhara, and Tigray peoples (know more about their Tigray people’s liberation front).

Ethiopia is known for its coffee industry and the high-altitude coffee-growing regions, which produce some of the world’s finest coffee beans.

It is also known for its ancient historical sites, including the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela and the ruins of the medieval city of Axum.

Ethiopia has a diverse landscape, ranging from the Ethiopian Highlands’ high plateaus and mountains to the Danakil Desert’s low-lying plains.

Ethiopia follows a unique calendar system which consists of 13 months. It is approximately seven years behind the Gregorian calendar.

Each month has 30 days, and the 13th month, called Pagume, has five or six days, depending on whether it’s a leap year.

The Ethiopian year starts on September 11th or 12th in the Gregorian calendar. Therefore, the Ethiopians celebrate New Year on September 11th or 12th.

The Ethiopian calendar has been used for thousands of years. It is still used for religious and cultural celebrations by the Ethiopian Orthodox Church and other Ethiopian communities.

Extracted from the Tour and Culture website. Read full article about the 8 fun facts about Ethiopia