Ethiopia
country · Ethiopia
Overview
Ethiopia is a country in Africa, with its capital at Addis Ababa.
Key facts
| Country | Ethiopia |
|---|---|
| Currency | ETB |
About the country
Ethiopia lies in Africa.
Its capital is Addis Ababa.
Practical information
You will pay in ETB (Birr).
The main languages spoken are English, Somali.
Traffic drives on the right.
Getting there
Flying is the usual way to reach Ethiopia. Search live fares with the Find flights link.
Cities in Ethiopia
Bigger destinations to explore in Ethiopia include Addis Ababa, Jijiga, Bahir Dar, Sodo, Mek'ele, Gambēla, Dire Dawa, Āsosa, Bonga and Awasa. Open any of them for local detail and to build it into a trip.
Exploring the country
To plan Ethiopia, pick a city to land in, then use the globe to string together onward stops by the transport that suits you.
Regions & places
Journeys through here
Where to stay in Ethiopia
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Getting around Ethiopia
Before booking: The US State Department and the Government of Canada currently advise against non-essential travel to Ethiopia. Proceed only under your own judgement and check the official advice above.
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
Data compiled 2026-09-18. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.