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Sharyem Tours has a wealth of experience in providing exciting, standard and tailor-made tours in one of the most geographically, culturally, historically and anthropologically diverse countries in the world. Its not important where you go.... the most important is with whom you are: Sharyem tours are the best advise for you to enjoy the holidays!
The history of Ethiopia lies mostly in its myriad of historical sites and it would be impossible to give any brief overview. There is information and history covering civilizations dating back to 4000 BC, the great empire of Axum, the dynasty of rulers that include the Queen of Sheba up to the Solomonic Dynasty founded by Menelik, lasting until 1974 when the 237th Solomonic monarch, His Emperor Haile Selassie, was overthrown.
Archaeologically, there are sites of rock carvings and paintings that date back to 3000 BC. Culturally, the people of Ethiopia have strong ethnic links, traditions and practices that date back to Nubian times (Sudan was formerly known as Nubia).
Religion
The main religions in Ethiopia are Christianity and Islam. The majority of Ethiopian Christians belong to the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Christians and Muslims have lived harmoniously side-by-side in Ethiopia for generations.
Language
There are between 70 and 80 languages spoken in Ethiopia, most of them Semetic or Cushitic branches of the Afro-Asiatic family. The Semetic languages of northern Ethiopia are Amharigna (Amharic) and Tigrigna, descended from Ge’ez, the language of ancient Axum, which is still used by the Ethiopian Orthodox Church today. The main Cushitic language dominant in southern and eastern Ethiopia is Oromifa (Oromigna) the language of the Oromo. Amharigna remains the lingua franca in most parts of the country.
Calendar
Ethiopia follows the Julian calendar, which has 12 months of 30 days and a 13th month of five or six days. New year starts on 11th September. The Ethiopian calendar is seven years and eight months behind the Gregorian Calendar.
Ethiopian Time
Ethiopia is 3 hours ahead of GMT and, like their Swahili neighbours in Kenya and Tanzania, time is measured in 12 hour cycles starting at 0600 hrs and 1800 hrs. So, when asking about time it is important to establish whether, for example, 3.00 o’clock means 0900 hrs or 2100 hrs! Or, is it 3.00 o’clock European time instead?
Northern Ethiopia
Northern Ethiopia is a treasure trove of mystery and wonder.This stunning region boasts a remarkable depth of history. On your journey you will see the most popular tourist destinations in the country.
Southern Ethiopia
Heading south in Ethiopia is an intriguing and magical experience. The topography of the Great Rift Valley and the naturally sculptured scenery is simply breathtaking.
Eastern Ethiopia
Awash to HararTravelling east, through Debre Zeit, a good road takes you to the Awash National Park, situated in the lowlands east of Addis Ababa. Camping by the river, the Awash is excellent for viewing game.
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