Java Journals: What you need to know about Ethiopia, the birthplace of coffee and soul of terroir

The story of coffee starts in the misty highlands of Ethiopia, where wild coffee trees have grown for thousands of years. From these ancient forests came the magical beans that now fuel millions of ...

U.K.-based charity Oxfam last week accused Seattle-based coffee giant Starbucks of blocking Ethiopian efforts to trademark three types of coffee beans in the U.S. Starbucks denies this, but the ...

Ethiopia, [b] officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a landlocked country located in the Horn of Africa region of East Africa. It shares borders with Eritrea to the north, Djibouti to the northeast, Somalia to the east, Kenya to the south, South Sudan to the west, and Sudan to the northwest.

Ethiopia, landlocked country on the Horn of Africa, the largest and most populous country in that region. It lies completely within the tropical latitudes. The capital is Addis Ababa (‘New Flower’), located almost at the center of the country.

Discover Ethiopia. Explore Ethiopia facts, culture, history & comprehensive country profile with maps, statistics & research resources for students & travelers.

Physical map of Ethiopia showing major cities, terrain, national parks, rivers, and surrounding countries with international borders and outline maps. Key facts about Ethiopia.

Why Ethiopia Matters Ethiopia matters because of its scale, history, and influence. As Africa’s second-most populous country and the diplomatic capital of the continent—hosting the African Union—Ethiopia shapes regional politics, security, and development agendas. Its economic trajectory, internal stability, and regional relationships have far-reaching implications for the Horn of Africa ...