Friendship Park, is the biggest (46.5 hectares) and most modern urban park in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. The park is right next to Unity Park which holds inside it a zoo, and historical archives. The Park's construction started on October 1, 2019 and was inaugurated on September 10, 2020.
The park is located in the political center of Addis Ababa where government offices such as the Prime Minister office and the parliament are next to and close by. The park has an artificial lake, a large square to gather and also water fountain lights at nighttime. It also contains lots of flowers with diverse species of flora. The Park is considered to be the most beautiful park in Africa and it is visited by thousands of people particularly on weekends.
Addis Ababa being the seat of the African Union Commission, the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and one of the few diplomatic cities in the world and the tourism hubs in the continent of Africa, the square will add a significant face-lift to the City.
Visit Addis Ababa from the comfort of your home. Get a closer look at its fascinating cityscape, business activities and the life of its ordinary people in my walking and driving tour as well as public events and specific site visit videos. All my tour videos are original footage.
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Addis Ababa, founded in 1886, is the capital city of Ethiopia and the business, financial and cultural center of the Country. It is also the seat of the African Union, European Commission For Africa and numerous other international organizations (the 3rd largest diplomatic center in the world, behind New York City and Geneva, with many embassies and missions). It is often called the "African Capital" due to its historical, diplomatic, and political significance for the continent. The City is located in the geographic center of the Country.
Standing 2,355 meters above sea level, it is the third highest capital in the world. This historically significant city in its enchanting mountain setting is recognized as one of the world¹s most fascinating and beautiful cities.
Addis Ababa has an estimated population of about 8 million with an eight percent annual growth rate. Each of the country's multitude of ethnic groups is represented somewhere in the capital, as are many foreign residents from all parts of the world who contribute to the city's cosmopolitan atmosphere.
Amharic, the national language, is widely spoken throughout the country and is predominant in Addis Ababa. The principal foreign language is English, but you will also find many people who speak French, Italian, and Arabic.
Ethiopia is often called the origin of humankind due to various hominid fossil discoveries such as the Australopithecine "Lucy". Recent DNA evidence suggested, After analyzing the DNA of almost 1,000 people around the world, that humans originated and spread from around what is now Addis Ababa 100,000 years ago. The fossilized skeleton, and a plaster replica of the early hominid Lucy (known in Ethiopia as Dinkinesh) is one of the numerous preserved hominid skeletons at the Ethiopian National Museum in Addis Ababa.
Addis Ababa has more than enough history and sites to warrant more than just a stopover.
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20 июн 2024
