East Africa
Ethiopia
🏛️ Addis Ababa
💰 ETB · Birr🗣 Amharic🕐 UTC+3✈️ e-Visa on arrival🗓 Best: Oct – May
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Annual Visitors
0.9M
Tourism Revenue
$3.5B
UNESCO Sites
9
National Parks
22
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Capital
Addis Ababa
Currency
ETB · Birr
Languages
Amharic
Time Zone
UTC+3
Visa
e-Visa on arrival
Best Season
October – May
Is Ethiopia safe to visit?
Ethiopia welcomes 0.9M visitors annually. Always check your government travel advisory before booking.
Best time to visit Ethiopia?
The best time to visit Ethiopia is October – May.
Do I need a visa for Ethiopia?
e-Visa on arrival. Verify with the Ethiopia embassy for your nationality.
What currency is used in Ethiopia?
The currency is the ETB · Birr.
What language is spoken in Ethiopia?
Official language(s): Amharic.
💱 Exchange Rates1,000 ETB =
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