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Ethiopia has a cooler than average tropical climate due to its altitude. There is a distinct rainy season from April to September. The average rainfall in the capital Addis Ababa is 40 inches and a temperature of between 21 and 25 degrees. |
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The Ethiopian Birr is the national currency. Visitors may bring in as much foreign currency as they wish. Credit Cards are not widely accepted outside the major establishments in the cities. |
These are required by all tourists and can be obtained at all Ethiopian Consulates. |
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All visitors must be in possession of valid vaccination certificates covering Yellow Fever. Also recommended are vaccinations against hepatitis and cholera. If visiting the lowlands Malaria precautions should be taken. |
The official language of Ethiopa is Amharic. In the country there are some 80 local languages. English is the second official language and is understood in most hotels and major towns. French and Italian are also widely understood. |
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This depends on the season and part of the country to be visited. In the warm lowlands light cotton clothing and a hat are suggested while in the highlands light or medium weight clothing is appropriate. During the rainy season a light raincoat and umbrella are essential and a sweater is best for chilly evenings. The sun can be very strong so a sunscreen is important. |
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All International flight to Ethiopia land in the capital of Addis Ababa. The airport is just 8km from the city. Ethiopian Airlines Has an extensive network covering Europe, America, Africa and the Far East. The domestic network is extensive and efficient. Addis Ababa is also served by other airlines such as British Airways, Lufthansa and Kenya Airlines. |
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