Addis Ababa (Amharicnew flower) is the capital of Ethiopia. The site was chosen by Empress Taytu Betul and the city was founded in 1886 by her husband, Emperor Menelik II, and now has a population of approximately 2.3 million according to the 1994 census.
The city lies at the foot of Mount Entoto, and is home to Addis Ababa University. Addis Ababa University was formerly known as Haile Selassie I University, after the former Emperor of Ethiopia.
Addis Ababa University was formerly known as Haile Selassie I University, after the former Emperor of Ethiopia, who donated his Guenete Leul Palace to be the University main campus in 1961.
Addis Ababa was governed by the Italian Governors of Addis Ababa from 1936 to 1939.
Addis Ababa is the headquarters of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa and the African Union.
Addis Ababa is located at the geographic center of the nation (see map of Ethiopia)in the mountainous Shawa Province and is the political and cultural center of Ethiopia.
Addis Ababa was saved in the 1920's by an ambitious campaign to plant Eucalyptus trees in and around the city as a fuel wood and construction material.
Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is recognized by African diplomats, tourists, geographers and residents alike as one of the world¹s most problematic, yet fascinating and beautiful cities.
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