What is the Capital of Ethiopia?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa. Ethiopia is located in Eastern Africa, Africa, with a population of 111,652,998. The official currency is the Ethiopian birr and the primary language spoken is Amharic.
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Addis Ababa at a glance
| Capital city | Addis Ababa |
|---|---|
| Country | Ethiopia (Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia) |
| Region | Eastern Africa, Africa |
| Country population | 111,652,998 (14th largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+03:00 |
| Currency | Ethiopian birr (ETB) |
| Calling code | +251 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Ethiopia
- Djibouti, capital of Djibouti
- Asmara, capital of Eritrea
- Nairobi, capital of Kenya
- Mogadishu, capital of Somalia
- Juba, capital of South Sudan
- Khartoum, capital of Sudan
Ethiopia in context
- Ethiopia covers 1,104,300 km², making it the 26th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 101 people per km² ranks 90th of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 6 countries: Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan, Sudan.
- Ethiopia is landlocked, with no direct coastline.
- With 111,652,998 people, Ethiopia holds about 25.5% of the population of Eastern Africa.
- That is roughly 7.7% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Ethiopia is a member state of the United Nations.
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Capital of Ethiopia — FAQ
What is the capital of Ethiopia?
The capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa.
Is Addis Ababa the largest city in Ethiopia?
Yes — Addis Ababa is both the capital and the largest city of Ethiopia.
What country is Addis Ababa in?
Addis Ababa is the capital city of Ethiopia.
What continent is Addis Ababa in?
Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, is located in Africa.
Is Addis Ababa the capital of Ethiopia?
Yes — Addis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia (official name: Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia).
Addis Ababa is the capital of which country?
Addis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia, in Eastern Africa.
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