Ethiopia has a diverse mix of ethnic and linguistic backgrounds. It is a country with more than 80 different ethnic groups each with its own language, culture, custom and tradition. One of the most significant areas of Ethiopian culture is its literature, which is represented predominantly by its ancient language Ge'ez from which modern Amharic and Tigrigna languages are derived.
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To the south lies, what literally called the Omo Valley past the Rift Valley. This region is home to unique and diverse tribes which is point of attraction. Body paiting and coloration, body scarification and Art; lip-platting and hair stayles are the unusual experiences of travelers in the region by the people of the Surma, Mursi, Hamer, karo, Ari, Benna, Bume and Erbore and much more…..
Unlike the bad image Ethiopia has, major part of the country enjoy a great deal of greenness and spectacular scenery. |
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Travelers would experience a great deal of geographical contrast with in the territory of Ethiopia. Big mountains ranging to more than 4,600 meters are the realities in most of the northern part of the country which literally is even named the highland area. The 4th highest mountains in the continent of Africa, Ras Dashen is located in this area.
To the North-east of Ethiopia, in a region called Afar, one would end up in the lowest level of the country which is less than 116Meters below sea level by the name Dallol. The same region is the right place for adventures looking for unique topography and it hoists different salt lakes and the famed active volcano of Erta’ale. |
