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Bishoftu (Oromo: Bishooftuu; Amharic: ቢሾፍቱ) is a town in central Ethiopia. Located in the East Shewa Zone of the Oromia Region, it sits at an elevation of 1,920 metres (6,300 ft). It was formerly known as Debre Zeyit (Amharic: ደብረ ዘይት, lit. 'Mount of Olives').
Apr 11, 2023 · People in Ethiopia's Amhara region are protesting government plans to disband the local paramilitary force, which they fear would leave them defenceless.Subs...
Oct 4, 2023 · There are some cities which are set up as “special zones”, such as Bahir Dar Special Zone in the Amhara Region. The earlier equivalent to a zone was called an awrajja, and many zones today are named the same as their earlier awrajja, but the terms zone and awrajja are not interchangeable.
North Shewa Zone (Oromia) Appearance. Coordinates: 9°30′N38°40′E9.500°N 38.667°E. Map of the regions and zones of Ethiopia. North Shewa (Oromo: Shawaa Kaabaa) is a zone in Oromia Region of Ethiopia. North Shewa takes its name from the kingdom of Shewa or former province of Shewa.
East Gojjam (Amharic: ምሥራቅ ጎጃም), also called Misraq Gojjam, is a zone in Amhara Region of Ethiopia. Its capital is Debre Markos. East Gojjam is named after the former province of Gojjam.
Migrations from Addis Ababa towards a rural area go above all to Misrak Gojam (40 percent) and flows towards an urban area to Misrak Shewa (15 percent). The latter area is the destination of 10 percent of the total out-migration from the sub-regions, attracted by the presence in the area of three towns with a population of over 50,000 (Debre ...
Another day, another adventure! Starting the day with a breathtaking sunrise over Lake Koka and cycling through an area with friendly and less friendly (see boy with stick) people is a treat. When I needed my SIM card from EthioTel there was a huge line of more than 50 people waiting outside the building. When I came in security checked me and I had to park my bike outside. I locked my bike ...
