Ethiopia - The Land of Origins, the Coffee Bean and Livestock

Coffee bean, rock-hewn churches, gold medallists and so much more can found in Ethiopia. Read on to find out more

Why is Ethiopia called the land of origins?

Culture and Religion. Ethiopia is known as “the land of origins,” where many important archeological and paleontological milestones have been uncovered. The earliest human ancestors were discovered in the Afar Depression in northeastern Ethiopia, with Lucy (Australopithecus afarensis) the most famous of them all.

What is Ethiopia famous for?

Ethiopia is famous for being the place where the coffee bean originated. It is also known for its gold medalists and its rock-hewn churches. Ethiopia is the top honey and coffee producer in Africa and has the largest livestock population in Africa. Ethiopia has ties with the three main Abrahamic religions.

Key facts

• Capital: Addis Ababa
• Area: 1,104,300 sq km
• Population: 113.6 million
• Languages: Afar, Amharic, Oromo, Somali, Tigrinya
• Life expectancy: 65 years (men) 68 years (women)

To find out more:

https://www.coolkidfacts.com/ethiopia-for-kids/

https://absoluteethiopia.com/10-facts-about-ethiopia-you-probably-didnt-know-about/

https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-africa-13349398