Ethiopia's capital, the «New Flower», Africa's highest capital city and headquarters of the African Union.
The Amharic name «Addis Ababa» literally means «New Flower», bestowed by Empress Taytu Betul upon the city's founding in 1886.
Empress Taytu Betul founded Addis Ababa in 1886, choosing the site for its beautiful hot springs and giving it a name meaning «New Flower» in Amharic. Her husband, Emperor Menelik II, soon made it the official capital of the Ethiopian Empire.
Sitting at roughly 2,355 metres above sea level, it is Africa's highest capital city. Today it hosts the headquarters of the African Union and the UN Economic Commission for Africa, earning it the nickname «the diplomatic capital of Africa».
The only city in the world spanning two continents, and former capital of three great empires.
From a small fishing and pearling village to a global city of towering skyscrapers and major trade and tourism hub.
Egypt's capital and the largest city in the Arab world, blending deep history with vibrant modern life.
Islam's holiest city, the spiritual heart of Muslims worldwide, and home to the Holy Kaaba.
The national dish of the Arabian Gulf: fragrant long-grain rice slow-cooked with spiced chicken.
A heartfelt Gulf folk tale about two brothers — one generous, one greedy — and the lesson the second learns about giving.
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