Addis Ababa

High school (ages 12+)
Geography

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1. How many people live in Addis Ababa?Estimated 2,739,551 inhabitants (2007 census)
2. How big is Addis Ababa?Not specified in the provided text
3. When was Addis Ababa built?1886 by Emperor Menelik II
4. What is the capital of Addis Ababa?Capital city of Ethiopia and the regional state of Oromia
5. What does the name Addis Ababa mean?Addis Ababa means "New Flower" in Amharic, the language of Ethiopia.
6. Why is Addis Ababa called the political capital of Africa?It is called the political capital of Africa because it hosts the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa, where leaders meet.

Amharic: The official working language of Ethiopia, widely spoken in Addis Ababa and used in government and education.
Oromo: The largest ethnic group in Ethiopia, whose language is also spoken in Addis Ababa, which is part of the Oromia region.
African Union (AU): A continental union consisting of 55 member states, aiming to promote unity, peace, and development in Africa.
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA): A regional commission of the UN dedicated to fostering economic and social development across the African continent.