Ethiopia
- Region
- Africa
- Area
- 1,104,300 km²
- Capital
- Addis Ababa
- ISO
- ET
What the flag means
Green is said to stand for the fertile land, yellow for hope and peace, and red for the blood shed to defend the country. The star in the blue disc in the center stands for the equal unity of the country’s many peoples.
Fun facts
- FlagThe green, yellow, and red used on the flags of many African countries have their roots in the flag of Ethiopia.
- GeographyLake Tana in Ethiopia is known as the source of the Blue Nile, a major tributary of the Nile.
- CultureEthiopia is considered the original home of coffee (the Arabica species).
- CultureIn Ethiopia’s own calendar, 1 year has 13 months, and the last month has only 5 or 6 days.
