Ethiopia
The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia (Amharic ኢትዮጵያ Ityopp'ya) is a country situated in the Horn of Africa. It has one of the most extensive known histories as an independent nation on the continent, or indeed in the world. Unique among African countries, Ethiopia maintained independence during the Scramble for Africa, and continued to do so except for a 5 year period when it was under Italian occupation. Ethiopia was historically called Abyssinia. The name "Ethiopia" is sometimes thought by Westerners to derive from a Greek term meaning "burnt visage", but this etymology is problematic. Ethiopian sources state that the name is derived from a son or grandson of Cush, son of Ham.
Related Topics:
Amharic - Horn of Africa - Scramble for Africa - Italian - Cush, son of Ham
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Latest news on ethiopia
Ethiopia celebrates the unveiling of the ancient Axum obelisk
Ethiopia celebrates the reassembly of the Axum obelisk, following its return from Italy.
Video parlour blast in Ethiopia
People at a video parlour in the Ethiopian capital are caught up in a large explosion.
U.S. Parents Show Interest In Adopting HIV Positive Children From Ethiopia (AHN)
(AHN) - A large number of American parents are showing interest in adopting HIV positive children from Ethiopia, figures from an international adoption agency shows. - Mon, 1 Sep 2008 23:04:33 GMT
Americans adopt HIV-positive kids from Ethiopia
Parents say they are driven by a desire for social change and confidence that the disease is more manageable than ever before.
Ethiopia hints at Somali pullout
Ethiopia is prepared to withdraw troops from Somalia even if the government is not stable, Ethiopia's PM says.
Ethiopia welcomes Olympics stars
Thousands of cheering Ethiopians line the streets of Addis Ababa to welcome home Olympic gold-medallists.
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