Addis Ababa - Common Questions and Short Answers
Scene at Merkato (Addis Mercato) market in Addis Ababa Addis Ababa - Common Travellers' Questions and Short Answers Frequently Asked Questions About Addis Ababa Visitors Ask, and Answers by Local Tourism Expert 1. What does "Addis Ababa" mean? The Ethiopian Capital, "Addis Ababa" (read as "አዲስ አበባ" in the official language of Ethiopia - Amharic) means the New Flower, named after yellow daisy flower which grows in September/October in the Ethiopian Highlands. Locally the flower is known as "Adey Abeba" read as "አደይ አበባ". Addis Ababa got its name by its founder Emperor Menelik II who established Addis Ababa (Correctly spelled as "Addis Abeba") in 1887 G.C. Addis Ababa (Should be actually spelled as "Addis Abeba") is known as FINFINE by the local Oromo people. 2. What is Addis Ababa known for? - Addis Ababa is Africa's biggest diplomatic base - Addis Ababa is the seat of the HQ of the Afr...