Ethiopia
Ethiopia is a state in Horn of Africa (North and West Africa) that has existed since 1991 CE. Its people spoke Semitic languages (Akkadian, Amorite, Aramaic, Hebrew, Phoenician, Ge'ez, Amharic, Tigrinya).
Federal republic organised by ethnic regions, one of Africa's most populous and fastest-growing economies. The Tigray war of 2020 to 2022 killed hundreds of thousands.
See Ethiopia on the interactive timeline
Facts
- Dates
- 1991 CE to the present
- Duration
- 34 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- Horn of Africa, North and West Africa
- Language family
- Semitic
- Capital
- Addis Ababa
Came from
Events in North and West Africa during its time
- Arab Spring
Neighbours in North and West Africa
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- Portuguese Empire
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Haiti
- Commonwealth of Australia
- Indonesia
- Republic of India
- People's Republic of China
- Soviet Union
- Soviet Union
Questions
When did Ethiopia exist?
1991 CE to the present, about 34 years.
Where was Ethiopia?
Horn of Africa, in North and West Africa. Its capital was Addis Ababa.
What language did Ethiopia speak?
Semitic. This family includes Akkadian, Amorite, Aramaic, Hebrew, Phoenician, Ge'ez, Amharic, Tigrinya.
What came before Ethiopia?
Derg (People's Democratic Republic of Ethiopia).