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Ethiopia: capital, population, borders and facts
Ethiopia is a country in Africa. Its capital city is Addis Ababa. Roughly 130 million people live there, based on rounded estimates for around 2024. Ethiopia shares a land border with 6 countries: Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan. It is landlocked, which means it has no coastline on an ocean. The national flag uses green, yellow and red.
| Capital city | Addis Ababa |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Population (approx.) | 130 million |
| Land neighbours | 6: Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan |
| Coastline | None. It is landlocked. |
| Flag colours | green, yellow, red |
Outline of Ethiopia
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Ethiopia?
The capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa.
What is the population of Ethiopia?
Ethiopia has roughly 130 million people (rounded estimate, around 2024).
Which countries border Ethiopia?
Ethiopia borders Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan.
Is Ethiopia landlocked?
Yes, Ethiopia is landlocked.
Travel basics for Ethiopia
In Ethiopia, traffic drives on the right, plug types C and F and emergency number 911. See plug type, voltage, driving side, emergency number, calling code and currency on the Ethiopia travel basics page.
Put what you know about Ethiopia to the test
Facts stick better when you use them. New puzzles appear every day, and these games use this kind of fact:
- Capital: the capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa. Test yourself on capitals in Capital Hunt or the capital cities quiz.
- Shape: do you recognise the outline above? Try the country outline quiz or Outline.
- Flag: The Ethiopia flag uses green, yellow and red. Can you tell flags apart from their colours? Try Guess the Flag.
- Borders: Ethiopia has 6 land neighbours. Name a country's neighbours against the clock in Neighbour Rush, or find the shortest land route between two countries in Border Run.
- Population: With roughly 130 million people, Ethiopia is a good one to compare in Population Match or Population Showdown.
- Everything at once: work out a hidden country from six clues in Mystery Country, or browse all geography games.
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