Ethiopia - Practical information

The country in numbers

Country's full name

Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

Area in Km²

1,127,127

Population

85,949,541 population

Capital

Addis Ababa

Religion

62% Christian; 33% Muslims; 5% Other

Government

Federal parliamentary republic

Language

Official language

Amharic

Languages spoken

English, Italian, Oromo, Somalo

Time

UTC (Coordinated Universal Time Greenwich)

+3

Currency

Currency

Birr

Dangers and annoyances

Dangers and annoyances

High terrorism risk

Border Issues

Airports customs

Drugs possession

Not allowed

Theft & Scams

Medium

Credit cards

Popular

Yes

Cards

Diners club, Mastercard

Tips

Leave a tip

Advised

Internet and telephony

Calling code

+251

Internet availability

Low

Electricity

V

220

Hz

50