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Addis Ababa is the capital and largest city of Ethiopia. At an elevation of 2,355 metres it is the fourth-highest capital city in the world and the highest in Africa, and serves as a major diplomatic, cultural and financial hub for the continent.

Facts
Population
6,287,000 1
Area (sq km)
527 1
Founding Year
1886 1
Population Estimate Year
2025 1
Elevation (m)
2355 1
Latitude
9.03583 degrees north 1
Longitude
38.7525 degrees east 1
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Associated With

Ethiopia, Countries
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Capital Of

Ethiopia, Countries

Addis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia.

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On Continent

Africa, Continents
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1. Addis Ababa (Wikipedia)
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is the capital and largest city of Ethiopia
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6,287,000
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Population (2025)
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527
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2,355 m (7,726 ft)
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9.03583°N 38.75250°E
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Founded 1886
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9.03583°N 38.75250°E
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9.03583°N 38.75250°E
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Ethiopia
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Addis Ababa is the capital and largest city of Ethiopia.
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