Tuesday, April 13, 2010

Ethiopia

Ethiopia is not unlike the moon in that it is dry, rocky and covered with Ethiopian people. Ethiopia is now considered to be a main economic powerhouse of eastern Africa, as opposed to the 1980s when it was the main dying of thirst powerhouse of eastern Africa (really a far more meaningful distinction). The Ethiopian national anthem is entitled "Wodefit Gesgeshi, Widd Innat Ityopp'ya" after an old Amharic saying that translates loosely as "Well, at least we're not Chad." The capital is Addis Ababa, which I think would be a good name for a crazy old lady in a movie.

A native, seen here wearing traditional Ethiopian garb.

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