The Ethiopian Highlands Are Called the Roof of Africa
The high plateau contains the continent's largest area of mountains above 3,000 meters.
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The Danakil Depression Is One of the Hottest Inhabited Places on Earth
Dallol has some of the highest average temperatures on the planet and colorful sulfur springs.
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Ethiopia Is the Second Most Populous Country in Africa
Only Nigeria has more people, with Ethiopia's population above 120 million.
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The Blue Nile Begins at Lake Tana in Ethiopia
The Blue Nile supplies most of the Nile's water when it reaches Egypt.
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Ethiopia Defeated Italy at the Battle of Adwa in 1896
On March 1, 1896, Ethiopian forces under Emperor Menelik II decisively defeated the Italian army at the Battle of Adwa, killing or capturing roughly 40% of the Italian force. It was the most significant victory by an African nation against a European colonial power in the 19th century. The treaty that followed forced Italy to recognize Ethiopia's full independence.