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Detailed explanation-1: -Addis Ababa, also spelled Addis Abeba, capital and largest city of Ethiopia. It is located on a well-watered plateau surrounded by hills and mountains in the geographic centre of the country.

Detailed explanation-2: -Along with the larger capital city, Addis Ababa, Dire Dawa is a chartered city. The capital city of Addis Ababa has a population of more than three million. But according to the Ethiopian Government’s website, only about 16% of the population lives in cities-most people live a rural lifestyle.

Detailed explanation-3: -Addis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia, but it was not always so. Until about a century and a half ago, the country had a different capital: Gondar. About a 12-hour drive from Addis Ababa, nestled between hills and towering trees, you will find this historic city with a majestic vibe.