Did you know?

• Ethiopia is the ONLY African country with its own time system and unique calendar.
• Ethiopia is one of a few African countries to have its own alphabet.
• Ethiopia is the second-most populous nation in Africa.
• Ethiopia is one of the OLDEST sites of human existence known to scientists.
• Ethiopia is one of only two countries that were NEVER colonized (in fact, when other African nations received their independence, many of them adopted the colors of Ethiopia's flag: green, yellow, red).
• Ethiopia has THE largest number of UNESCO World Heritage Sites in Africa.
• The LARGEST cave in Africa is located in Ethiopia.
• There are altogether around 80 different ethnic groups (and languages) in Ethiopia.
• Ethiopia has one of the BEST records in the world in long-distance running.

Some of the best Ethiopian long-ditance runners
Source: http://columbusmmug.com/an-african-country-prepares-a-dream-team-at-olympics/

• Ethiopia is the TOP coffee and honey-producing country in Africa. It is also home to the largest livestock population in Africa.

African Union in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.
Source: http://dreamethiopia.org/content/headquarters-african-union-addis-ababa-ethiopia

• Ethiopia is one of the founding members of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM), and the Organization of African Unity (OAU). Today, Addis Ababa is still the headquarter of the African Union and the UNECA.

• Ethiopia is one of the FIRST Christian countries in the world and the OLDEST Muslim settlement in Africa; And, the spiritual homeland of the RASTAFARI religious movement.

• Ethiopia, which has Africa's second BIGGEST hydro-power potential, is the source of over 85% of the total Nile water flow.

Source: http://www.africa.com/blog/