Ethiopia-Geography



Ethiopia is a dry and arid country located on the East Horn of Africa, bordering the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. It borders Eritrea, Kenya, Somalia, and Sudan. Many rivers flow out of the Red Sea and in throughout the country and then empty out into the Indian Ocean. Major cities include: Gonder, Jima, Nazret, Dese, Mek'ele, Gore, Bahir Dar, and the capital, Addis Ababa.

Ethiopia is almost twice the size of the US state Texas.

The highest elevation in Ethiopia is 4,620 meters above sea level in Ras Dejen.



"Ethiopia's Geography." __Travel Blog__. 16 Nov. 2005. CIA World Fact Book. 24 Apr. 2007 . Ethiopia Home
 * Ras Dejen**