Ethiopia 9, Addis Ababa a city of contrasts

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ETHIOPIA
Addis Ababa
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ADDIS ABABA
Addis Ababa (the name means 'new flower') is of
fairly recent origin - Menelik II founded the
city in 1887 but is an important administrative
centre not only for Ethiopia but also for the
whole of Africa. Situated in the foothills of the
Entoto Mountains and standing 2,400 metres above
sea level it is the third highest capital in the
world. The city has a population of about four
million. Addis Abeba is a noisy and chaotic town
because of its traffic but Addis Abeba is a city
with hubris, faith, hope, chaos and vibrancy
having one of the fastest rates of urban growth
in the world
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The embassy-district
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The embassy-district
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We want to discover Addis Ababa... ... a chaotic
and fascinating, ever-changing metropolis in one
of Africas poorest countries...
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Medhane Alem Cathedral, whose name means "Saviour
of the World", is an Orthodox cathedral in Bole
Medhanealem, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It is one of
the largest cathedrals in the whole of Africa.
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Ethiopia was well known to the ancient writers.
It is mentioned in the Bible more than 38 times
by both Old Testament and New Testament writers.
So, in accordance with the Biblical traditions of
the ancient Israel, Ethiopia is described as the
land of "CUSH" which was located by the "RIVER
NILE" (Gen. 2 13).
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The Septuagint (The Greek Translation) also
describes Ethiopia after the name of "ETHIOPIA"
which has the same location.
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Apart from the Biblical traditions, many
historians knew Ethiopia and described its
geographical location, referring towards the
south of Egypt, which was populated by both
Hamitic and Semitic stocks of people.
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According to the ancient Egyptian tradition, it
was known as the "LAND OF PUNT" located at the
end of the World, and they said "Land of Ghost. "
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Homer (Greek poet of the 8th century B.C.) knew
of this historical land and its people, when he
said "ETHIOPIA, THE LAND OF SUN BURNED FACE." He
described inhabitants again, as "THE BLAMELESS
RACE."
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Herodotus (Greek historian, 485-25 B.C.) praised
the nation of Ethiopia as THE MOST JUST MEN
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The legal Source of Ethiopia starts the
introduction of Judaism to Ethiopia is recorded
in the KEBRE NEGEST (The Glory of the Kings).
This book reflects heavily its focal point upon
two historical events A. The birth of Menilek,
Son of Solomon, King of Israel and the Queen
Sheba of Ethiopia. (970-33 B.C.) B. The Ark of
the Covenant which was brought to Axum from
Jerusalem by the Levites. (946-B.C. ?)
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Apart from the Kebre Negest, there are vast
reliable written sources which describe that
Ethiopia had good relationship with the Nation of
Israel
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According to Biblical Sources, the relationship
began in the time of Moses, which continues
perpetually throughout the time of the New
Testament era. (Numbers 121 I Kings 101-13 2
Chron. 91-12 Mt. 1242 Acts 827-39).
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These sources start that next to the nation of
Israel only Ethiopia knew, and confessed the
Almighty God (The God of Abraham) and worshiped
Him regularly.
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This witness affirms the earnest prayer of
Ethiopia, which was based on her impeccable faith
in the Almighty God. Even among the people of
Israel, the Ethiopians seem to be more dear to
the Almighty God than they. For example, Amos,
the Prophet, bears witness of this truth, when he
says "ARE YOU NOT LIKE THE ETHIOPIANS TO ME, O
PEOPLE OF ISRAEL?"
Medhane Alem Cathedral
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Holy Trinity Cathedral
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Icon in St George's Cathedral
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Kidist Maryam Church
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Kidist Maryam Church
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Kidist Maryam Church.
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There is no real center in the town. The poor and
rich live close together, confrontation with
poverty might be tough for a first time visitor.
A comprehensive network of minibuses is
available and taxis are everywhere. It is a very
save city, but be aware of pickpockets.
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Calistemon (Red bottlebrush flower)
Holy Trinity Cathedral
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Mount Entoto is the highest peak overlooking the
city of Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, and
has views of the city. It reaches 3,200 meters
above sea level and is part of the Entoto
mountain chain.
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The mountain is densely covered by eucalyptus
trees that were imported from Australia during
the reign of Menelik II, and mostly planted
during Emperor Haile Selassie's reign thus it is
sometimes referred to as the "lung of Addis
Ababa".
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The forest on the mountain is an important source
of firewood for the city. It was also a source of
building material in earlier times.
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Mount Entoto is the best location to observe the
panoramic view of the capital. It is also a
historical place where Menelik II resided and
built his palace, when he came from Ankober and
founded Addis Ababa. It is considered a sacred
mountain and holds many monasteries.
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Patriarch Office
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Zantedeschia aethiopica (common names calla lily,
arum lily a.k.a. varkoor, an Afrikaans name
meaning 'pig's ear') is a species in the family
Araceae, native to southern Africa in Lesotho,
South Africa, and Swaziland
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China Railway Engineering Corp expects to
complete civil works for the 34 km Addis Ababa
light rail system by the end of the year, the
Ministry of Foreign Affairs has announced
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Two lines are under construc-tion, one running
169 km north-south from Menelik Sq to Kaliti and
the second running 1735 km east-west from Ayat
to Tor Hailoch. The two lines will share tracks
for a 27 km section between Lideta and Meskel
Square.
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Meyazia 27 Square is the official name of what is
popularly known as Arat Kilo. In its center is
the monument, commemorating Ethiopia's liberation
from Fascist Italy. In the Ethiopian Calendar
Meyazia 27 (May 5th), is both the day when Addis
Ababa fell to Italy in the March of the Iron Will
and the day when Emperor Haile Selassie
triumphantly returned to the city after its
liberation
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The original monument included a relief of the
Emperor Haile Selassie holding the flag of
Ethiopia, which was altered during the rule of
Mengistu Haile Mariam into a representation of a
guerrilla fighter holding flag.
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Addis Ababa ... a place where Sheraton meet
shanty towns, as well as where a continents
history meets todays challenges...
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Addis Ababa ... just a stones throw away from
Somali pirates and Sudanese independence
fighters, but a safe place nevertheless...
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African Union Flags from The World
Addis Ababa... ... seat of the African Unions
headquarters, and therefore called the capital of
political Africa...
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The main administrative capital of the African
Union is in Addis Ababa, where the African Union
Commission is headquartered.
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Jean Moldovan Sanda
Negrutiu Alin Samochis
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Foisoreanu
2014
Sound Ethiopian music