Country Overview
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Addis Ababa (meaning ‘New flower’ in Amharic) is the capital of Ethiopia and a Hub of Africa as it is a seat for the African Union Commission (AUC), more than 20 UN agencies including the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA), the Pan-African chamber of commerce and industries and other many international and regional organizations; hence making Addis one of the top diplomatic cities in the world. There are more than 4 million friendly inhabitants living in the city that settled in 54,000 hectares of land, with an average elevation of 2,500 meters above sea level. It has a fairly favorable climate and moderate weather conditions that demand neither cooling in summer nor heating in winter. As the premier location in the Africa, Addis is a fantastic city encapsulating the world’s tastes when it comes to restaurants that serve mouth-watering meals and bars where you can relax comfortably after the hearty meals. Highest level of safety, low rate of inflation and low cost of living are making the visitors enjoy their stay. The city is connected to more than 70 international destinations spanning four continents through the flag carrier Ethiopian Airlines, a member of star alliance, the leading global airline network. Ethiopian won African Airline of the Year Awards for many years.