The country  Ethiopia covers an area of 1,104,300km², making it
the tenth largest country in Africa. It covers approximately
twice the area of Kenya or Texas and five times the area of the
United Kingdom or New Zealand. Ethiopia is located in the
eastern part of Africa, and is a country rich in natural beauty,
be it mountains above 4000m, broad savannahs, forests, lakes and
rivers which are sanctuaries to diverse bird species and
wildlife. The country is a place of extremes, home to some of
the most beautiful and inspiring scenery, be it the Simian or
Bale mountains or fertile plains. Ethiopia has much to offer the
tourist. The northern route includes the historic cities of
Lalibella with its breathtaking ancient rock-hewn churches,
Bahir Dar, home to Lake Tana of the Blue Nile, Gondar, and Axum,
where the newly returned famed obelisk stands. The regions of
the south also provide ample opportunities for tourists, from
the ethnically and culturally rich areas of the south, where
fertile plains are home to fabu