Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa sits at the foot of Mount Entoto in Ethiopia, known for its historic National Museum and as the headquarters of the African Union.
Catholic jurisdiction: Ethiopic — Prefecture of Addis Abeba
About Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa is located in central Ethiopia and serves as both the nation's capital and its largest city. Known for its rich history dating back to the 19th century, Addis Ababa has grown into a bustling metropolis with a diverse cultural scene and significant economic importance. As the seat of the African Union, it plays a crucial role in regional politics and diplomacy.
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Notable people from Addis Ababa
Ranked by number of Wikipedia languages that have an article — a proxy for cross-cultural notability. Data: Wikidata.
Sahle-Work Zewdeb. 1950President of Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia
Girma Wolde-Giorgis1924–2018former Ethiopian President (1924-2018)
Ruth Neggab. 1981Ethiopian-Irish actress
Liya Kebedeb. 1978Ethiopian model and actress (born 1978)
Meseret Defarb. 1983Ethiopian female Olympic long-distance runner
Elvan Abeylegesseb. 1982Ethiopian-born Turkish long-distance runner (born 1982)
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