Cool Facts About Ethiopia

Posted on Oct 08, 2025 / Travel

Ethiopia has its own calendar with 13 months, and it’s 7 years behind the Western calendar.
The country was never colonized, keeping its independence throughout history.
It’s the birthplace of coffee, and coffee ceremonies are a big deal here.
There are over 80 languages spoken, making it super diverse.
Lalibela churches were carved from solid rock in the 12th century.
The Ethiopian wolf, found only here, is one of the rarest animals in the world.
Gelada monkeys live only in Ethiopia, mostly in the highlands.
Ancient kingdoms like Axum go back thousands of years.
Traditional music uses unique instruments like the krar and masenqo.
People often eat communally from a shared platter, which is super social.

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