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Ethiopia

Driving donkeys along a high path. Villagers wear vivid clothes
Collecting water from an Oxfam-installed pump Crops growing in a fertile valley, with the mountains visible beyond.

Ethiopia is the most mountainous country in Africa and used to be called ‘Abyssinia’. Heard of The Queen of Sheba? She’s said to have travelled from Ethiopia to visit King Solomon in ancient times. Do you know who ‘Lucy’ is, and how she is connected to all of us? Find out by visiting Ethiopia with us now!

History – a brief summary of major events in the country thought to have been home to our earliest ancestors

Geography & Environment – a look at Ethiopia's geographic location and important physical features

People & Society – examples of Ethiopian food and drink, and popular arts, crafts and sporting activities

Factfile – a collection of interesting facts and figures

Oxfam in Ethiopia – a summary of Oxfam's work and history in Ethiopia including:


Photos: Jenny Matthews, Rhodri Jones and Neil Cooper/Oxfam

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