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Addis Ababa
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Addis Ababa, the capital
of modern Ethiopian and gateway for most tourists, is the political and commercial
heart of Country, Now a cit of 4 million people it was founded by Emperor Menelik
in 1887.
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This big sprawling hospitable city is more than 2,200 meter high in the foothills
of Mount Entoto. Medium building and wide open boulevards stand side by side with
historic churches, palaces and monuments, as well as simple country –style hut.
The air is filled with the scent of flowers and eucalyptus, and the rich vibrancy
of a city that is home to so many cultures.
Modern Addis Ababa also plays host to
many international organizations, including the AU (African Union),
the Economic for Africa, ECA and other multi- national bodies, who all have their
headquarters here. As a major international city, Addis Ababa offers wide range
of excellent hotel facilities, from luxury international hotels to a good number
of mid –priced and budget accommodations. State of the art conference facilities
attract numerous international meeting to Ethiopian.
The rich cultures of Ethiopian,
and its international links have endowed the city with many fine restaurants and
street side cafes Nightlife, including many cinemas, theatres, casinos and bars,
provides entertainment until the early houses.
Today, Addis Ababa is an up –to –date
thriving many cities. Served by a modern airport at Bole, just 8 kilometer from
the center, Ethiopian Airlines, and a large number of regional and international
carriers, link the city to Africa and the world. The train service of the Addis
Ababa /Djibouti Railroad terminates at the celebrated Addis Ababa Railway Station.
A wide network of roads, most of them all-weather highways, link Addis Ababa with
all the regional centers and most other towns in Ethiopia, as well as with as with
Kenya, Djibouti and Eritrea. Bus services leave Addis Ababa daily for all regional
centers, and most rural centers that have roads.
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With a population of more than two million people,
Addis Ababa is not only the political capital but also the economic and social nerve
center of Ethiopian. Founded by Emperor Menelik
in 1887, this big, hospitable city
still bears stamp of his exuberant personality.
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Like any other capitals in the world there is more than enough for any body to do
in Addis. There are numerous restaurants offering various exotic dishes from money
parts of the world. Ethiopian food is served at the majority and there are Chinese.
Italian, French Indian, Armenian, Arabic, Greece and many other specialist restaurants.
Indeed, it is possible to eat your way round the world without ever leaving Addis
Ababa. On the entertainment side several cinemas show stage dramas in Amharic depicting
Ethiopia’s social and culture life during different historical epochs. If someone
can spare time during his stay there are number of places that are well worth a visit.
The following mentions a few things to see in
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Things to see in Addis
Ababa
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•
Selassie,
trinity Cathedral
• The merkato
• Ethnological Museum
• The Jubilee palace
• Mount Entoto
• The Menelik Museum
• St. George’s cathedral
• The National Museum
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