Ethiopia Latest News
Recently, India and Ethiopia signed the bilateral accession protocol in the context of Ethiopia’s accession to the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva.
About Ethiopia
- It is a landlocked country in East Africa.
- It lies entirely within tropical latitudes.
- Bordering Countries: It is bordered by six countries namely Eritrea (North), Djibouti (Northeast), Somalia (East), Kenya (South), South Sudan and Sudan (West).
- Capital City: Addis Ababa
Geographical Features of Ethiopia
- Topography: The five major topographic features of the country are the Rift Valley, Western and Eastern Highlands, and Western and Eastern Lowlands.
- Climate: Most of Ethiopia has a tropical climate.
- Highest Point: Mount Ras Dejen which is 4,533 m high
- Major Rivers: The three main rivers in Ethiopia are the Blue Nile, the Omo River, and the Awash River.
- Lakes: Lake Tana which is located in the northwest of the Ethiopian Highlands.
- Natural Resources: It has reserves of precious metals and other natural resources such as gold, potash, natural gas, copper, and platinum.
Source: PIB
Last updated on June, 2026
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