Ethiopian

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Ethiopian is a term that refers to anything related to Ethiopia, a country located in the Horn of Africa. It can also refer to the Ethiopian people, the citizens of Ethiopia, or the Ethiopian language, also known as Amharic, which is the official language of the country.

Ethiopia[edit | edit source]

Ethiopia is a landlocked country located in the eastern part of Africa, known as the Horn of Africa. It is bordered by Eritrea to the north, Djibouti and Somalia to the east, Sudan and South Sudan to the west, and Kenya to the south. Ethiopia is the most populous landlocked country in the world and the second-most populous nation on the African continent.

Ethiopian People[edit | edit source]

The Ethiopian people are the citizens of Ethiopia and they are made up of various ethnic groups. The largest ethnic group in Ethiopia is the Oromo, followed by the Amhara, both of which speak Afro-Asiatic languages. The country has over 80 different ethnic groups, each with its own language, culture, and traditions.

Ethiopian Language[edit | edit source]

The official language of Ethiopia is Amharic, also known as the Ethiopian language. It is the second-most spoken Semitic language in the world after Arabic and it is spoken by over 20 million people.

Ethiopian Culture[edit | edit source]

Ethiopian culture is diverse and varied. It is influenced by the country's ethnic diversity and historical past. The culture is characterized by its music, dance, cuisine, and religious festivals. The Ethiopian Orthodox Church, which is one of the oldest Christian churches in the world, plays a significant role in the cultural life of the country.

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