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Inside Background
Culture 
The multi-ethnic culture and traditions in Addis Ababa date back more than...
Last edited: July 19, 2006
Health & Safety 
Addis Ababa is the victim of occasional political violence, so it is advisable...
Last edited: July 02, 2006
History 
Addis Ababa, which means “new flower,” began as a military camp on the Entoto...
Last edited: December 15, 2006
Weather & When to Go 
Overall, Addis Ababa maintains pleasant daytime temperatures year-round, which...
Last edited: July 02, 2006
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Inside Transportation
Arriving & Departing 
To get to Addis Ababa, it is best to fly into Bole International Airport. This...
Last edited: October 01, 2009
Getting Around 
Churchill Avenue is the main thoroughfare in Addis Ababa, and a good starting...
Last edited: October 01, 2009
Public Transportation 
The best public transportation in Addis is the Blue-White "taxies" which are...
Last edited: July 18, 2012
Taxis & Rental Cars 
Taxis ( old Lada's) are for Ethiopian standards (very) expensive in addis...
Last edited: October 01, 2009
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Inside Things to Do
Events & Festivals 
On September 27, Ethiopians celebrate the Finding of the True Cross (Meskal...
Last edited: December 15, 2006
Museums & Attractions 
One of the most popular attractions here is the Ethiopian National Museum...
Last edited: March 24, 2008
Nightlife 
There are a few night spots in Addis Ababa . One of the most popular spots is...
Last edited: September 16, 2008
Shopping 
The merkato in Addis Ababa is an enormous market that spans several square...
Last edited: September 23, 2012
Holy Trinity Cathedral 
Trinity Cathdral is the resting place of Haille Selassie. Statues line the...
Last edited: January 11, 2012
Merkato 
The Markato is well worth a visit, you can buy anything here and the experience...
Last edited: October 01, 2009
National Museum 
This Museum has a wide variety of exchbits on three floors, telling stories...
Last edited: March 30, 2012
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Dining Overview 
A very good restaurant is China restaurant on the corner of the entrance of the...
Last edited: August 10, 2006
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Inside Ethiopia: For Foreign Visitors
Banks & Money 
  CASH MACHINES OR ATMS IN ADDIS   Many around now - get full list from Dashen...
Last edited: November 06, 2012
Crossing the Border 
                     The entry documents into Ethiopia are as followed, A...
Last edited: November 06, 2012
Important Phrases 
Pah-ree-cho : A nickname to caucasan/white person....not bad...it's said  in a...
Last edited: November 06, 2012
Telephones 
Unlike many countries where you can cheaply buy a local SIM card and put it in...
Last edited: October 01, 2007
Be Careful Of Marriage In Ethiopia 
     You must be extremely careful in Ethiopia.  Not so much from thieves etc...
Last edited: July 19, 2011
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