The diplomatic capital of Africa
Elevation: About 2,300–2,500 meters above sea level
Time zone: East Africa Time (EAT), UTC+3
The seat of the Federal Government of Ethiopia
African Union (AU) Headquarters
United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) Headquarters
Hub of numerous embassies, international organizations, and continental institutions
The country’s commercial and financial center
Bole International Airport is the principal hub of Ethiopian Airlines, Africa’s leading carrier.
Light Rail Transit (LRT) — the first modern light rail system in sub-Saharan Africa expanding road corridors and urban transport infrastructure
