Ageless Ethiopia

Though it may not be considered a wealthy nation by economic standards, Ethiopia is a land immensely rich culture and heritage. The country is old beyond imagination, home of “Lucy” the 3 million years old human ancestor, but it also offers modern conveniences for visitors.

Although it is close to the equator, Ethiopia’s mountains, rivers and lakes give it mild temperature year-round. Unique among African countries Ethiopia was never colonized and has enjoyed a long history of independence. Its traditions remain in history and religion. The population for 2020 is 115,000,000 of which 64% is Christian with the majority being Ethiopian Orthodox and about 50% of the Christians are Protestants. The balance are Muslim. Ethiopia is mentioned more than three dozen times in the Old Testament in the books of Amos, Genesis and Numbers, plus it is mentioned in the book of Acts of the New Testament.

Ethiopia geographically is split between north and south. The south is more tribal and less visited. The north is known as the historic and religious route. The north includes the major Christian sites starting with Addis Ababa, the capital city; Axum, the crossroads between Africa and Asia; Gondar, the Camelot of Africa; Bahir Dar, the source of the Nile with Lake Tana and Lalibela, land of monolithic churches.