Ethiopia – Ethiopia's capital is Addis Ababa

(Pronounced ee-thee-oh-pee-uh and ah-dis ah-bah-bah)

To remember the capital of Ethiopia, use the following mnemonic:

From the ether, there is hope for you (Ethiopia) – all you need to add is a barbershop (Addis Ababa).

Interesting facts about Addis Ababa:

- New Flower: Addis Ababa’s name translates from Amharic to “new flower” in honour of its founding in 1886 by Empress Taitu Betul.

- Diplomatic Capital: The city is widely considered the political capital of Africa, serving as the headquarters of the African Union and hosting numerous international embassies and global organisations.

- High-Altitude Metropolis: Perched at an elevation of over 2,350 meters, it is one of the highest capital cities in the world, featuring a pleasant highland climate and serving as the bustling economic and cultural heart of the nation.