Getting to Know Ethiopia
I’ve really enjoyed learning about Ethiopia over the past several months. Here's some of what I have learned: Ethiopia is beautiful nation filled with a rich culture and heritage dating back to ancient times. Yet, it has one of the highest poverty levels in the world and is considered to be one of the most under-developed nations in the world. There is very limited access to health care and the World Health Organization ranks Ethiopia’s health care 180th out of 190 nations. Location: It is located in East Africa on the Horn of Africa. Population: Despite Ethiopia's alarmingly low life expectancy and high mother and child death rates, it is currently one of the fastest growing countries in the world. The current population is 98.7 million. It is the 2nd most populated nation on the African continent and the most populated landlocked country in the world. Land: Ethiopia is a ...