Ethiopia
Ethiopia is a country in Africa. Its capital is Addis Ababa, and it shares land borders with 6 countries.
- Capital
- Addis Ababa
- Region
- Africa
- Area
- 1,132,018 km² Number 26 of 193 by size
- Land borders
- 6 countries
What is the capital of Ethiopia?
The capital of Ethiopia is Addis Ababa.
Which countries border Ethiopia?
Ethiopia shares land borders with 6 countries: Djibouti, Eritrea, Kenya, Somalia, South Sudan and Sudan.
| Country | Capital | Distance from Addis Ababa |
|---|---|---|
 Djibouti | Djibouti | 560 km (348 mi) |
 Eritrea | Asmara | 700 km (435 mi) |
 South Sudan | Juba | 917 km (570 mi) |
 Sudan | Khartoum | 984 km (611 mi) |
 Somalia | Mogadishu | 1,064 km (661 mi) |
 Kenya | Nairobi | 1,167 km (725 mi) |
Distances are between capitals, in a straight line.
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