About Ethiopia
The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia is located in the north-eastern part of Africa commonly known as the Horn of Africa. The country covers 1,112,000 square kilometres (472,000 sq. miles) making it roughly five times the size of the United Kingdom, Ethiopia is a land of contrast, some of the highest and most stunning places on the African continent are found here, such as the jaggedly carved Simien Mountains, one of UNESCO's World Heritage Sites - and some of the lowest, such as the hot but fascinating Danakil Depression, with its sulphur fumaroles and lunar-like landscape.
Host City -Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa is the largest city in Ethiopia and is also the capital city. It is the seat of the Federal Government of Ethiopia and lies on the central plateau at an altitude of 2,400 metres, 9 degrees north of the equator. Its average temperature is 16° C.
Addis Ababa can be dated back to 1887 when Menelik decided to abandon his hill top site and chose the foothills to site his new settlement which his empress had already named Addis Ababa, the ‘New Flower’.
Addis Ababa has many hotels and restaurants that cater for all pockets which are worth exploring; participants attending the AWBC are encouraged to discover Ethiopia unique historical sites, for more information please contact the organisers.