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Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa, sometimes spelled Addis Abeba (the spelling used by the official Ethiopian Mapping Authority), is the capital city of Ethiopia. It is the largest city in Ethiopia, with a population of 3,384,569 according to the 2007 population census with annual growth rate of 3.8%. Based on this estimation, the population on the year 2013 would be 4,156,251. This datum has been increased from the originally published 2,738,248 figure and appears possibly largely underestimated still.

Located at 9.03, 38.74 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Addis Ababa, Capitals in Africa, Populated places established in 1886, Regions of Ethiopia

National Bank of Ethiopia

The National Bank of Ethiopia is the central bank of Ethiopia. Its headquarters are in the capital city of Addis Ababa. The bank's name is abbreviated to NBE. The bank is active in promoting financial inclusion policy and is a member of the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI).

Located at 9.01722, 38.7506 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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1963 establishments in Ethiopia, Banks of Ethiopia, Buildings and structures in Addis Ababa, Central banks, Economy of Ethiopia, Banks established in 1963

Addis Mercato

Addis Mercato (Amharic for "New Market", popularly just Mercato, from the Italian for "market") is the name for the large open-air marketplace in the Addis Ketema district of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, and for the neighborhood in which it is located. Mercato is the largest open air market in Africa, covering several square miles and employing an estimated 13,000 people in 7,100 business entities.

Located at 9.03056, 38.7389 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Economy of Ethiopia, Retail markets in Ethiopia, Addis Ababa

National Archives and Library of Ethiopia

The National Archives and Library of Ethiopia, located in Addis Ababa, is the national library and archives of the country. The library was inaugurated in 1944 by Emperor Haile Selassie and began service with books donated by the king. In 1976, proclamation No. 50/76 gave the library the legal right to collect three copies of every material published in the country. It is currently a unit of the Ministry of Culture and Tourism.

Located at 9.01806, 38.75 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Archives in Ethiopia, Ethiopian culture, Government of Ethiopia, Libraries in Ethiopia, National archives, National libraries, Buildings and structures in Addis Ababa, Education in Addis Ababa, 1944 establishments in Ethiopia, Libraries established in 1944

St. Mary's University College (Addis Ababa)

St. Mary’s University College (SMUC), established in 1998, is a prominent Ethiopian institution of higher learning located in the capital of the country, Addis Ababa. The University College is private, young, and dynamic. From the outset, it set up as its mission the provision of quality instruction for its students, research works, academic material production, as well as professional consultancy for the growing needs of Ethiopia and its citizens.

Located at 9.01306, 38.7472 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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, Educational institutions established in 1998, 1998 establishments in Ethiopia

ALERT (medical facility)

ALERT is a medical facility on the edge of Addis Ababa, specializing in Hansen’s disease, also known as “leprosy”. It was originally the All Africa Leprosy Rehabilitation and Training Center (hence the acronym), but the official name is now expanded to include tuberculosis: All Africa Leprosy, Tuberculosis and Rehabilitation Training Centre.

Located at 9.02274, 38.7468 (Lat. / Lng.), about 0 miles away.
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Teaching hospitals, Hospitals in Ethiopia, Buildings and structures in Addis Ababa

St. George's Cathedral, Addis Ababa

St George's Cathedral is an Orthodox cathedral in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It is noted for its distinctive octagonal form. It is located at the northern end of Churchill Road in the city. Designed by Sebastiano Castagna and built by Italian prisoners of war defeated at Adwa in 1896, it was named after St. George, after the Tabot (Ark) of the church was carried to the Battle of Adwa against the Italians during which the Ethiopians secured victory.

Located at 9.03669, 38.7514 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Cathedrals in Ethiopia, Religious buildings completed in 1896, 19th-century church buildings, Rastafari movement, Ethiopian Orthodox Tewahedo church buildings, Buildings and structures in Addis Ababa

International Lutheran Church (Ethiopia)

The International Lutheran Church (ILC) is an English-speaking congregation that meets in the Lidetta section of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. Although it follows the Lutheran confession and worship, the ILC is a nondenominational congregation that welcomes any Christian worshippers. In Addis Ababa, it is also sometimes referred to as the "Norwegian church."

Located at 9.01589, 38.7423 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Christianity in Ethiopia, Churches in Ethiopia, Lutheranism, Lutheranism in Africa

Ethiopia Commodity Exchange

The Ethiopia Commodity Exchange (ECX) is a commodities exchange established April 2008 in Ethiopia.

Located at 9.011, 38.747 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Commodity exchanges, Companies of Ethiopia, 2008 establishments in Ethiopia

Zewditu Hospital

Zewditu Hospital is a hospital in central Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It was built, owned and operated by the Seventh-Day Adventist Church, but was nationalized during the Derg regime in about 1976. The hospital is named after Empress Zauditu, the cousin and predecessor on the throne of Emperor Haile Selassie. Today the Zewditu Hospital is operated by the Ministry of Health. Zewditu Hospital is Ethiopia's leading hospital in the treatment of ART patients and currently treats over 6,000 each month.

Located at 9.01833, 38.7561 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Buildings and structures in Addis Ababa, Hospitals in Ethiopia

Ethiopian National Theatre

The Ethiopian National Theatre is a national theatre group of Ethiopia, based in central Addis Ababa. Formerly known as the Haile Selassie I Theatre, the hall had begun to be built during the Italian occupation as the Cinema Marconi with some 350 seats. However, in 1955 the building was completed for the celebrations of the Silver Jubilee and expanded to seat 1260 people.

Located at 9.01611, 38.7519 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Theatres completed in 1955, Theatres in Ethiopia, Buildings and structures in Addis Ababa

Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital

Addis Ababa Fistula Hospital and its regional Hamlin Fistula Centres provide comprehensive care for women who suffer from incontinence, physical impairment, shame and marginalisation as a result of an obstetric fistula. The hospital was created by the Australian obstetrician and gynaecologists Catherine Hamlin and her husband Reginald Hamlin to care for women with childbirth injuries and has been in operation since 1974. It is in Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia.

Located at 9.0251, 38.7544 (Lat. / Lng.), about 1 miles away.
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Health in Ethiopia, Buildings and structures in Addis Ababa