What Language Do They Speak in Ethiopia?

The flag of Ethiopia is composed of three equal horizontal bands of green, yellow and red, with the national emblem superimposed at the center of the field. The national emblem comprises a light blue circle bearing a golden-yellow pentagram with single yellow rays emanating from the angles between the points of the pentagram.
Official language of Ethiopia Amharic

Facts last checked 31 August 2026.

The official language of Ethiopia is Amharic.

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Languages in Ethiopia — FAQ

What language do they speak in Ethiopia?

The official language of Ethiopia is Amharic.

How many official languages does Ethiopia have?

Ethiopia has 1 official language: Amharic.

Is Amharic spoken anywhere else?

Ethiopia is the only country on this site where Amharic is an official language.

🌍 All facts about Ethiopia 🏛️ Capital: Addis Ababa 💰 Currency: Ethiopian birr

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