Ethiopia
Ethiopia is the second most populous country in Africa. Linguistically, the country is a mosaic of about 100 languages that can be classified into four groups – Semitic, Cushitic, Omotic and Nilotic.
Ethiopia is home to the African Union. Ethiopia was a founding member of the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA); and is a member of the Intergovernmental Development Authority (IGAD).
Trade between Australia and Ethiopia is small, but Ethiopia is endowed with considerable mineral resources.
The Hamlin Fistula Hospital and the Fred Hollows Foundation, both set up by Australians, have had long relationships with Ethiopia, delivering much needed medical services.
Australia moved into a new chancery in Addis Ababa in July 2014, having opened a mission in 2010. Ethiopia is represented by an Ambassador in Canberra.
Economic and trade information
Ethiopia trade and economic fact sheet [PDF]
Travel information
- Before you travel, visit smartraveller.gov.au
- Read the travel advice for Ethiopia
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- For how we can help Australians overseas, see the Consular services charter
- Australian Passports Office
- Visa information
Heads of Government
Includes Heads of State, Prime Ministers, Foreign, Trade and Aid Ministers
Embassies and consulates
Australia
Ethiopia
Embassy of the Federal Republic of Ethiopia
Related links
Australian Centre for International Agricultural Research Ethiopia Program