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Geographical aspects
Regions in Ethiopia above 1,500 meters have temperate climate with temperatures between 16C and 30C and cool nights. They receive by far the most rainfall - most of it between mid-June and midSeptember. The lowlands in Ethiopia below 1,500 mete rs have higher temperatures and receive much less rain. Source: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/profiles/Ethiopia.pdf
In the last 50 years, Ethiopia lost 98% of its forests. Source http://lab.colorsmagazine.com/pdf/colors-for-good.pdf, p. 10.
Economic aspects
Real GDP growth of Ethiopia is set to stay around 8% over the coming years. Key challenges are high dependency on rain-fed agriculture and limited private secto r growth. Source http://www.dbresearch.com/PROD/DBR_INTERNET_EN-PROD/PROD0000000000276604/Ethiopi a.pdf
Example: ACOS ACOS is an agricultural processing facility that is processing and shipping a va riety of beans to European markets. ACOS is jointly owned by an Italian company and Ethiopian investors and is a great example of private investment in developi ng countries. Acos has been present in Ethiopia since 2005. The ACOS Ethiopia pl ant employs 350 people. Source http://www.thegatesnotes.com/Topics/Development/Ethiopia-Exciting-Innovat ions-in-Agriculture-and-Health http://www.acosnet.it/
Coffee
Coffee region Lekempti region Coffee characteristics Mango, tangerine, citrus, and tropical fruit characterist ics. Fruity, blueberry aroma, as well as spice and liquorice. Harrar region Yirgacheffe region Lemon and citrus. Sidamo region Fruit punch characteristics. Source http://www.ineedcoffee.com/07/ethiopian-coffee/
Flowers
About 70% of the total volume of Ethiopian rose exports is now sold to the Dutch Auction. Source: http://www.et.emb-japan.go.jp/Eco_Research_E.pdf
Gold
Energy
Ethiopia derives about 90% of its electricity needs from hydropower, which means that electricity generation, as with agriculture, is dependent on abundant rain fall. Less than 50% of Ethiopia s towns and cities are connected to the national gri d. Source: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/profiles/Ethiopia.pdf
The costs of EUR 1.5 billion to build the Gibe III dam, the 3rd in a series of f ive dams planned along the Omo River, will be covered by the Ethiopian Electric Power Corporation (EEPCo), with a Chinese firm bankrolling the $400 million elec tromechanical costs. Source: http://www.awrambatimes.com/?p=1326
Transportation
Ethiopia relies heavily on the port of Djibouti for the import and export of goo ds. Source http://photos.state.gov/libraries/ethiopia/427391/PDF%20files/Final%20201 2%20 Ethiopia%20Country%20Commercial%20Guide.pdf
In Ethiopia, almost all primary roads are gravel roads, including those that con nect Addis Ababa with major cities and towns across the country. Source: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/profiles/Ethiopia.pdf
Cut flowers and fresh fruits and vegetables are transported via air from Addis A baba's Bole International Airport. Source http://photos.state.gov/libraries/ethiopia/427391/PDF%20files/Final%20201 2%20 Ethiopia%20Country%20Commercial%20Guide.pdf
Most distribution in Ethiopia, particularly to regional towns, is done through i nformal business arrangements. For example, after being cleared through customs, many goods will be sold to wholesalers in Addis Ababa's largest open market (Me rkato) and then distributed to retailers and small vendors. Source http://photos.state.gov/libraries/ethiopia/427391/PDF%20files/Final%20201 2%20 Ethiopia%20Country%20Commercial%20Guide.pdf
Farming is in the hands of peasants, who cultivate individual plots. All land be longs to the state and can be leased for up to 99 years. Sources http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/profiles/Ethiopia.pdf http://photos.state.g ov/libraries/ethiopia/427391/PDF%20files/Final%202012%2 0Ethiopia%20Country%20Co mmercial%20Guide.pdf
Radio and television are under the control of the Ethiopian government. Source: http://lcweb2.loc.gov/frd/cs/profiles/Ethiopia.pdf
Source: http://en.rsf.org/IMG/jpg/carte2012-2.jpg
Population aspects
About 91 million people live in Ethiopia. In 2025, there will be 120 million peo ple. Life expectancy is 56 years. 85% of the population work in agriculture. 17% of the population live in cities. 42% of the population has access to safe wate r. Sources http://www.ethlife.ethz.ch/archive_articles/091009_ethiopia_lul/index ht tps://www.cia.gov/library/publications/the-world-factbook/geos/et.html http://ww w.redcross.org.uk/What-we-do/Health-and-social-care/Health-issues/Water-and-sani tation/Water-and-sanitation-in-Ethiopia http://csis.org/files/publication/110623 _Lyons_Ethiopia_Web.pdf
Ethiopia has about 60 ethnic groups. Here are the 5 largest: Ethnic group Oromo Amhara Somali Tigray Sidama Percent of population 34.5% of th e population. 26.9% of the population. 6.2% of the population. 6.1% of the popul ation. 4.0% of the population. Source: http://csis.org/files/publication/110623_Lyons_Ethiopia_Web.pdf