GUIDED TOUR OF Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa is the capital city of Ethiopia and means the New Flower.
With a population of 3,627,934 in 2007, Addis Ababa is the world's largest city that is in a landlocked country. The city is populated by people from different regions of Ethiopia. The country has as many as 80 nationalities speaking 80 languages and religious communities including Christian, Muslim, and Jewish.
GEOGRAPHY
The city lies at the foot of Mount Entoto.
The lowest point, around Bole International Airport, at 2,326 metres (7,630 ft) above sea level, in the southern periphery, the city rises to over 3,000 metres (9,800 ft) in the Entoto Mountains to the north.
HISTORY
The site was chosen by Empress Taytu Betul and the city was founded in 1886 by her husband, Emperor Menelik II.
Getting There and Away
By Air : Bole International Airport is 5 kilometres from the city centre.Taxis and 'contract taxis' run to and from the city, and leave the city from Piazza area
By Bus :The 2 main bus stations in Addis are the Autobus Terra near Mercato, and the smaller terminal on Ras Mekonin Ave near the railway station.
Getting Around
Very few streets have names in Addis Ababa , and if they do may not be known by the names on the map. The exception to this is Churchill Avenue which is the main thoroughfare and shopping street in Addis.
Ethio-Tours can meet you at the airport, just telephone!
Cell Phone:
+251 91 33 84 29 8
Land Line:
+251 01 11 56 00 89
Meskel Square
New developments on Bole Road
It is easier to use landmarks like the Post Office (posto bet), Abiot (also known as Meskal), the station (la gare) and areas like Piazza and Mercato, which are important shopping areas.
There is a large network of blue and white minibuses which cover the town and run frequently, but are often full!
To make it easier for you, and to make sure you don't miss out on anything, organise a guided tour with Ethio-Tours.
