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Ethiopia
  • Imports from Ethiopia A$17.4 million
  • Exports to Ethiopia A$1.9 million
  • Capital Addis Ababa
  • Official Language Amharic
  • Surface Area 1,104,000 sq km
  • Population 86.8 million

Last updated: 9 Sep 2013

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English is the most widely spoken foreign language and is the medium of instruction in secondary schools and universities. Amharic was the language of primary school instruction, but has been replaced in many areas by local languages such as Oromifa and Tigrinya.

Ethiopia is a multi-cultural and multi-ethnic country. Religion is a major influence in Ethiopian life. Nearly half the population belongs to the Ethiopian Orthodox Church but there is also a large Muslim population. Others adhere to an ancient form of Judaism.

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