Addis Ababa Addis Ababa, which means New Flower in Amharic, is an intriguingly indigenous African city. Unlike many other African capitals, it`s founding, growth and development, are not rooted in colonization. Founded in 1887 by Emperor Menelik II, This big, sprawling, hospitable city is 7,200-feet high in the foothills of Mount Entoto and the panoramic view from the peak is spectacular.
Addis Ababa is a mix of the past and the present, sheep, cows and goats walking down the road, framed by skyscrapers
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