Addis Ababa

Founded in 1886, Addis Ababa, also spelled Addis Abeba, and is often referred to simply Addis, is the capital of Ethiopia and a hub for international affairs concerning Africa.

With an estimated population of more than 5,000,000 people spanning over an approximate area of 365km² (141 mi²), it is the largest and most populous city in the nation. Situated on the foothills of Mount Entoto, in the altitude range between 2,100 to 2,700 m (6,900 to 8,860 feet) above sea level, and near the actual geographical center of the country, the city enjoys a mild, pleasant climate. The annual average temperature in the central part of the capital is 16°C (61°F); that is, 21°C (70°F) during the day and 11°C (52°F) at night.

In 1886, Empress Taytu Betul in collaboration with her husband, Emperor Menelik II moved the capital from the highlands of Entoto to the foothills on the south side of the mountain and settled in what was then a heavily wooded, rural area around the hot springs known as Filwoha. Inspired by the scenery, Empress Taytu coined a name for the new settlement, Addis Ababa (አዲስ አበባ), meaning 'New Flower'. Addis has gone through some relatively rapid transformations since it was established just over a century ago, to become one of the major cities in Africa.

Addis Ababa is home to the headquarters of the African Union (AU), and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA). Consequently, Addis hosts numerous international diplomatic missions, including 95 embassies.
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