History: Ethiopia, in the Horn of Africa, is a rugged, landlocked country split by the Great Rift Valley.  Unique among African countries, the ancient Ethiopian monarchy maintained its freedom from colonial rule with the exception of a short-lived Italian occupation from 1936-41. 

Population:  116,462,712 (2023 est.)

Languages:  Amharic, Oromo, Somali, Afar, English

Government:  Federal Parliamentary Republic

Capital City:  Addis Ababa

Agricultural Products:  Maize, cereals, wheat, sorghum, milk, barley, sweet potatoes, roots, sugar cane, millet

Industries:  Food processing, beverages, textiles, leather, harments, chemicals, metals processing, cement

Religions:  67.3% Christian, 31.3% Islam, 1.4% Other