About Ethiopia
Facts About Ethiopia
Did You Know Ethiopia are just about to enter the year 2000?
The Ethiopian year consists of thirteen months; twelve of 30 days each and an additional month of five or six days, depending on whether it is a leap year. The first month of the Ethiopian year is September (or Meskerem) and New Year’s Day takes place on what is the 11th September in the Western calendar.
AIDS
Ethiopia AIDS is a major health threat and should be considered during travels in the country.
There are about 890,000 adults over 15 years or older living with AIDS in Ethiopia, and 92,000 children affected by the disease. An estimated 67,000 people have died from the disease in 2007.
