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(Debre Damo) It is founded by Abun Haregawi one of the 9 saints who came to Ethiopia in 6th century A.D. from Middle East. This Monastic-Church, Debre damo standing since then is set perched on the top of sheer-sided plateau, Ascent to this plateau for faithfuls and tourists is with the aid of a long rope of leather hanging down from the summit by the monks residing in the area. According to legend saint Aregawi has been taken to the top of the final stretch of the cliff face with the help of a serpent. |
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 Ethiopia is a landlocked country located in the Horn of Africa. Officially known as the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, it is the second-most populous nation in Africa with over 79.2 million people and the tenth-largest by area with its 1,100,000 km2. The capital is Addis Ababa. Ethiopia is bordered by Eritrea to the north, Sudan to the west, Djibouti and Somalia to the east, and Kenya to the south. Ethiopia is one of the oldest sites of human existence known to scientists today, having yielded some of humanity's oldest traces. It may be the region from which Homo sapiens first set out for the Middle East and points beyond. Ethiopia is one of a few African countries to have its own alphabet. Ethiopia also has its own time system and unique calendar, seven to eight years behind the Gregorian Calendar. It has the largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Africa. The country is a land of natural contrasts, with spectacular waterfalls and volcanic hot springs. Ethiopia has some of Africa's highest mountains as well as some of the world's lowest points below sea level. The largest cave in Africa is located in Ethiopia at Sof Omar, and the country's northernmost area at Dallol is one of the hottest places year-round anywhere on Earth. There are altogether around 80 different ethnic groups in Ethiopia today.  A number of impressive geological features and man-made monuments make Ethiopia a fascinating place to visit. These striking landmarks range from waterfalls and caves, to statues and ancient monoliths that are shrouded in mystery even to this day. Read more...
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The Omo River is an important river of southern Ethiopia. Its course is entirely contained within the boundaries of Ethiopia, and empties into Lake Turkana on the border with Kenya.
The Afar Depression includes the Danakil Desert and the lowest point in Africa, Lake Asal (155 metres / 509 feet below sea level).
Simien Mountains National Parkis one of the National Parks of Ethiopia. Located in the Semien (North) Gondar Zone of the Amhara Region, its territory covers the Simien Mountains and includes Ras Dashan, the highest point in Ethiopia.
