However, the city is not represented in the House of Federation, which is the federal upper house constituted by the representatives of the member states. Although all Ethiopian ethnic groups are represented in Addis Ababa because it is the capital of the country, the largest groups include the Amhara (47.0%), Oromo (19.5%), Gurage (16.3%), Tigrayan (6.18%), Silt'e (2.94%), and Gamo (1.68%). The economic activities in Addis Ababa are diverse. Tel: +251 11 517 1234 With 2YK, you can easily buy virtual phone calling cards with your convenience. You mental and physical wellbeing has never been so important. [43], According to the 2007 national census, 98.64% of the housing units of Addis Ababa had access to safe drinking water, while 14.9% had flush toilets, 70.7% pit toilets (both ventilated and unventilated), and 14.3% had no toilet facilities. Dubbed the Pentagon, the 30-hectare site incorporates a castle with 12 towers, along with 520 meters of stone walls measuring up to 5-meter high. [5] According to the 2007 census, the city has a population of 2,739,551 inhabitants. The presidential palace, government and business offices are also within short reach of the hotel. The city hosts the We Are the Future center, a child care center that provides children with a higher standard of living. The Ring Road was divided into three major phases that connect all the five main gates in and out of Addis Ababa with all other regions (Jimma, Bishoftu, Dessie, Gojjam and Ambo). The route is a 34.25-kilometre (21.28 mi) network with two lines; the operational line running from the center to the south of the city. 677 hectares (1,670 acres) of land is irrigated annually, on which 129,880 quintals of vegetables are cultivated. The center is managed under the direction of the mayor's office, and the international NGO Glocal Forum serves as the fundraiser and program planner and coordinator for the WAF child center in each city. Other nobility and their staff and households settled in the vicinity, and Menelik expanded his wife's house to become the Imperial Palace which remains the seat of government in Addis Ababa today. Other features of the city include the large Mercato market, the Jan Meda racecourse, Bihere Tsige Recreation Centre and a railway line to Djibouti. Addis Ababa (Amharic: አዲስ አበባ, Addis Abäba IPA: [adˈdis ˈabəba] (listen), "new flower"), also known as Finfinne[4] (Oromo: Finfinne "natural spring"), is the capital and largest city of Ethiopia. The country has seen a 10% increase in tourism over the last decade, subsequently bringing an influx of tourists to Addis Ababa. [2], Languages of Addis Ababa as of 2007 Census[42], In the previous census, conducted in 1994, the city's population was reported to be 2,112,737, of whom 1,023,452 were men and 1,089,285 were women. Recreation and relaxation are the “order of the day “at the Pool and Spa. The short rainy season is from February to May. Hyatt Regency is located just 15 minutes  from Bole international airport, and most centrally located on Meskel Square, connecting the large artery roads of Addis Ababa. [46] Values for other reported common indicators of the standard of living for Addis Ababa as of 2005[update] include the following: 0.1% of the inhabitants fall into the lowest wealth quintile; adult literacy for men is 93.6% and for women 79.95%, the highest in the nation for both sexes; and the civic infant mortality rate is 45 infant deaths per 1,000 live births, which is less than the nationwide average of 77; at least half of these deaths occurred in the infants' first month of life.[47]. Sedan taxis work like normal taxis, and are driven to the desired destination on demand. Among the places of worship, they are predominantly Christian churches and temples : Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo Church, Ethiopian Evangelical Church Mekane Yesus (Lutheran World Federation), Ethiopian Kale Heywet Church, Ethiopian Catholic Archeparchy of Addis Abeba (Catholic Church), Ethiopian Full Gospel Believers' Church[55] and also Muslim mosques. Kolfe was mentioned in Nelson Mandela's Autobiography "A Long Walk to Freedom", as the place he got military training. World Distance Chart (Distance Table): For your quick reference, below is a Distance Chart or Distance Table of distances between some of the major cities in World. It also hosts the headquarters of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA), as well as various other continental and international organisations. The Ball room at Hyatt Regency is located on the ground floor and covers 468 square meters. Cascara Coffee & Cocktails located in the beautiful courtyard of the hotel with landscaped gardens and water features is the place to-be in Addis for afternoon informal meetings and sundowners after a busy day. Addis Ababa (Amharic: አዲስ አበባ, Addis Abäba IPA: [adˈdis ˈabəba] (), "new flower"), also known as Finfinne (Oromo: Finfinne "natural spring"), is the capital and largest city of Ethiopia. The other city with the same status is Dire Dawa in the east of the country and both are federal cities. All meeting and event space is equipped with state-of-the-art technical equipment and integrated audiovisual equipment. Upon completion, the east–west line will run from Ayat to the Torhailoch ring-road, and from Menelik Square to Merkato Bus Station, Meskel Square and Akaki.[61]. The city proper had a population of 4,397,073 in the 2019 census, while the metropolitan area has a population of 9,354,580. Members of the City Council are directly elected by the residents of the city and the Council, in turn, elects the Mayor among its members. [9] In 1886 the city was chosen by Menelik II as the capital of his kingdom of Shoa and was renamed to Addis Ababa. Near Holy Trinity Cathedral is the art deco Parliament building, built during the reign of Emperor Haile Selassie, with its clock tower. Before that, the Federal Government appointed Mr. Berhane Deressa to lead the temporary caretaker administration that served from 9 May 2006 to 30 October 2008 following the 2005 election crisis. At The Kitchen, a modern yet casual restaurant guests enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner and its authentic Levantine cuisine. Journal of African Earth Sciences 22.4 (1996): 391–402. [ONLINE] Available at: "Census 2007 Tables: Addis Abeba", Tables, 8.7, 8.8, J. 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The long wet season is from June to mid-September; it is the major winter season of the country. 2010. Suburbs of the city include Shiro Meda and Entoto in the north, Urael and Bole (home to Bole International Airport) in the east, Nifas Silk in the south-east, Mekanisa in the south, and Keraniyo and Kolfe in the west. The taxis are usually minibuses that can seat at most twelve people, which follow somewhat pre-defined routes. The Hager Fikir Theatre, the oldest theatre in Ethiopia, is located at the Piazza district. Bring your cat or dog , we will acquaint you with the areas you can walk your dog in the vicinity of the hotel. The hotel building centers around a courtyard with landscaped gardens, water features while accommodating service areas from meeting venues, dining spaces to recreational areas. It was therefore proposed to include them in a captive breeding programme.[52]. It is used for large meetings and conventions. Swim laps at our outdoor heated infinity pool and relax at the Pool Bar overlooking the inner courtyard. [38] The city has a complex mix of alpine climate zones, with temperature differences of up to 10 °C (18 °F), depending on elevation and prevailing wind patterns. with a maximum of two dogs, if combined weight is 35 kg /75 lbs. [57], Notable taller architecture in Addis Ababa includes the CBE headquarters, NIB international bank, Zemen bank, Hibret bank, Huda Tower, Nani Tower, Bank Misr Building, as well as the approved Angola World Trade Center Tower, Abyssinia Bank Tower, Mexico Square Tower, and the $200m AU Conference Center and Office Complex.[58]. [Note: The distance between cities in World distance chart below is straight line distance (may be called as flying or air distance) between the two locations in World calculated based on their latitudes and … At The Oriental; guest experience a contemporary and lively restaurant featuring mouthwatering barbeque & authentic Asian cuisine complemented with attentive service. The administration of Addis Ababa city consists of the Mayor, who leads the executive branch, and the City Council, which enacts city regulations.