Ethiopia

The national flag of Ethiopia consists of three horizontal stripes in green, yellow and red with a blue disc containing a yellow pentagram at the center. Green symbolizes fertility, labor and development, yellow represents hope, justice and equality, while red honors the sacrifices made to defend the nation. The blue disc stands for peace and the star represents the unity and equality of Ethiopia's diverse peoples.

Ethiopia officially adopted its current national flag with the central emblem on October 31, 1996. The green, yellow and red tricolor has much older origins and became an enduring symbol of Ethiopian independence, inspiring the Pan-African colors used by many African nations.

• Official Name: Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
• Capital: Addis Ababa
• Continent: Africa
• Population: approx. 135 million
• Official Language: Amharic
• Currency: Ethiopian Birr (ETB)

Famous Attractions
• Lalibela Rock-Hewn Churches
• Simien Mountains National Park
• Aksum
• Blue Nile Falls
• Danakil Depression

Ethiopia is one of Africa's oldest independent nations, renowned for its ancient civilizations, dramatic highlands and UNESCO World Heritage sites. Visitors explore the rock-hewn churches of Lalibela, the ancient city of Aksum, the Simien Mountains, the Blue Nile Falls and the extraordinary landscapes of the Danakil Depression.