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Government Type of Government: Federal Republic Current Leaders: President Girma Wolde Giorgis and Prime Minister Meles Zenawi Population Size: 67,673,031 Independent Country: It is the oldest independent country in Africa and one of the oldest in the world. Ethiopia is at least 2,000 years old.

Religion Most Practiced Religion: Ethiopian Orthodox Religion Beliefs: Ethiopian Orthodox belongs to the Monophysite, or single-nature, Christianity branch. They split from the main body of Christianity over the question of weather Jesus was human and divine in one nature or two separate natures. Ethiopians believe the single nature theory.

Technology Major Industries: food processing, beverages, textiles, and chemicals Inventions: Shamma (one piece cotton gown with a brightly colored border)

Economy GDP: 39.2 Billion Currency: Birr Major Exports: civet, livestock, animal hides and skins, beverages, tobacco, leather shoes, wood, steel and cement Major Imports: food, live animals, petroleum products, chemicals, machinery, and motor vehicles Chief Crops: teff, wheat, barley, maize, sorghum, and millet Livestock: sheep, goats, cattle, horses, and camels

Arts Visual Arts: Afewerk Tekle- one of Ethiopians most talented artists Literature: Written in Geez and deals mainly with philosophy, religion, law, and history Architecture: Statue of the Lion of the tribe of Judah in Addis Ababa, roughed stone churches have carved details, and pillars/ tombs stand in Alsum Music: Kerar-harp like instrument Masenko- like a violin Meleket- a type of horn Beautiful Ethiopian songs accompanied by these instruments Official Language: Amharic Other Languages: Tigrinya and Orominga

Education The Amount of Time Students Spend at School: Primary School- ages 7 to 13 Secondary School- ages 14 to 20 School Attendees: Males and Females After Graduation: Eleven institutes of higher learning and three universities. Largest university is the University of Addis Ababa

Location Neighboring Countries: Sudan (west) Kenya (south) Somalia and Djibouti (east) Eritrea (north) Major Landforms: Mountains near the Great Rift Valley Major Bodies of Water: The Blue Nile Major Cities: Addis Ababa (capital), Debre Markos, and Harer