

Mapping the World
Ethiopia - From Hunger to Economic Growth?
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S30 • E5 Feb 22, 2019 10mOn the present territory of Ethiopia and Eritrea was once the Empire of Abyssinia, the kingdom of the Queen of Saba. In addition to its civilisation, Ethiopia has spectacular natural sites to offer. After years of dictatorship, war and famine, Ethiopia is currently experiencing an upswing. Economic growth is attracting investors from China ...
Ethiopia is regarded as the cradle of mankind: the skeleton of "Lucy" was found here during excavations in 1974. The present territory of Ethiopia and Eritrea was once home to the Empire of Abyssinia, the second oldest Christian state and kingdom of the Queen of Saba. In addition to its civilization, Ethiopia has spectacular natural sites along the great Rift Valley rift valley. After years of dictatorship, war and famine, Ethiopia is currently experiencing an upswing. Political stability and economic growth are attracting Chinese investors and companies. Business with farmland is also flourishing, as the "green gold" is in great demand as a commodity of the future. [arte]
Ethiopia is regarded as the cradle of mankind: the skeleton of "Lucy" was found here during excavations in 1974. The present territory of Ethiopia and Eritrea was once home to the Empire of Abyssinia, the second oldest Christian state and kingdom of the Queen of Saba. In addition to its civilization, Ethiopia has spectacular natural sites along the great Rift Valley rift valley. After years of dictatorship, war and famine, Ethiopia is currently experiencing an upswing. Political stability and economic growth are attracting Chinese investors and companies. Business with farmland is also flourishing, as the "green gold" is in great demand as a commodity of the future. [arte]