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Photos of Ethiopia

Gelada monkeys are a protected species, living in large herds in the towering Simien Mountains of northern Ethiopia. Male geladas are the size of large dogs, weighing 23-27 kg (50-60 lb), while females are about half that size.

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Geography

Area

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Area - comparative

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People and Society

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2023 population pyramid

Median age

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Population growth rate

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Birth rate

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Death rate

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Net migration rate

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Maternal mortality ratio

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Infant mortality rate

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Total fertility rate

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Tobacco use

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Education expenditures

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Environment

Revenue from coal

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Government

Economy

Real GDP growth rate

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Real GDP per capita

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Labor force

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Unemployment rate

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Public debt

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Taxes and other revenues

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Current account balance

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Exports

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Imports

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Debt - external

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Energy

Communications

Internet users

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Transportation

Airports

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Railways

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Roadways

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Merchant marine

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Military and Security

Military expenditures

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Space

Terrorism

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