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An independent Ethiopian state has existed since early times
28 May (defeat of Mengistu regime, 1991)
Pres Girma Wolde-Giorgis, in office since 2001
Prime Minister: Meles Zenawi (b 1955) in office since 1995 (president 1991-1995)
Addis Ababa
1 133 380 km²
77.4 million (2005 est)
70 (2005)
48 years (2005)
Amharic (official), Afar, Oromo, Sidamo, Somali, Tigrinya
Christianity (50%); Islam
One Ethiopian birr (ETB) = 100 cents
Coffee
Saudi Arabia, Italy
US $8.077 million (2004)
3.7% (2004)