Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Amhara
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Amhara of Ethiopia. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc....
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Oromos
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Oromos, an African people. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges,...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Tigray
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Tigray of Ethiopia and Eritrea. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
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Ifes: Election Profile Ethiopia 2005
Ethiopia's election profile for 2005 includea a description of the government structure. the electoral system. and the main parties.
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Ethiopia
BBC News provides a general overview on the oldest independent East African country, Ethiopia. Includes country facts, information on leaders and media, and links to a timeline of key events and recent news.
Human Rights Watch
Human Rights Watch: Ethiopian Dictator Mengistu Haile Mariam
A background paper on Ethiopia's Mengistu Haile Mariam. Discusses his various human rights abuses. (November 24, 1999)
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Suri
"Suri" is the self-name of a little-known group of agro-pastoralists/cultivators straddling the borderland of southwestern Ethiopia and Sudan. They show some historical and cultural affinities with the Nilotic peoples in neighboring...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Tigray
The Tigray are the largest ethnic group in the Ethiopian province of Tigray and in the Eritrean nation. The Tigray have not been as thoroughly studied as their culturally similar neighbors, the Amhara, with whom they share an "imperial"...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Konso
The Konso are comprised of three groups living in southern Ethiopia; the Garati, the Takadi, and the Turo; that speak three very similar dialects. The Konso are intensive agriculturists, using animal and human manure and terracing to...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Falasha
The Falasha are a northern Ethiopian highland population of Jewish belief. They are one of the dozens of small ethnic minorities in Ethiopia and have been recognized as a "nationality" in the Ethiopian constitution of 1986. More than...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Anuak
The Anuak live in a region straddling the border of the southern Sudan and Ethiopia. The Anuak language is most closely related to Shilluk. Together, the two languages comprise a subfamily within the larger classification of Nilotic....
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Amhara
Amhara culture is often identified with Abyssinian culture, which is regarded as the heir to the cultural blending of ancient Semitic and Cushitic (African) patterns. "Ethiopia" is derived from an ancient Greek term meaning "people with...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Afar
The Afar occupy an area of Djibouti and northeastern Ethiopia, sometimes called the Afar Triangle. There is a long history of hostility between the Afar and the surrounding groups; the Afar are often considered fierce and warlike. The...
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Ethiopia: Introduction
Complete guide to the statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for Ethiopia in Eastern Africa.
University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: Facts About the Oramo East Africa
Provides outline about Oromo of East Africa.
Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation
Guggenheim Museum: Africa: Eastern Africa
A simple explanation of the Eastern Africa region of Africa, with information on the cultural history and examples of artwork.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Ethiopia
Study Ethiopia's history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population on this website.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Ethiopia: Government
A look at the branches of government in Ethiopia and a brief discussion of the current government officials. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Ethiopia: Geography
A graphic of the physical environment of Ethiopia. You can find the area, terrain, climate, and natural resources. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.
New Advent
Catholic Encyclopedia: Ethiopia
An overview of Ethiopia, including segments on the country's historical, social and religious background. Recounted from a antiquated Christian perspective. Please note that ?The Catholic Encyclopedia? is a historic reference source and...
Andre Dollinger
Ancient Egypt: The Assyrian Expansion
A short history of the Assyrian conquest of Egypt that deeply integrates historical references made by Herodotus' "Histories" and the Bible. Includes related links that include a dynasty list.
Curated OER
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This site provides a detailed discussion of the Battle of Adwa, which saw the defeat of Italian forces by Ethiopia.
Curated OER
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This site provides a detailed discussion of the Battle of Adwa, which saw the defeat of Italian forces by Ethiopia.
Curated OER
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This site provides a detailed discussion of the Battle of Adwa, which saw the defeat of Italian forces by Ethiopia.