Description

Emperor Menelik the founder of the city named it “the New Flower” (Addis Ababa) after seeing a new flower at the site of some hot springs. Covering more than 21,000 hectares, Addis Ababa is situated in the foothills of the 3,200-meter Entoto Mountain and is the 3rd highest capital city in the world. The main market in Addis Ababa known as the Merkato is the largest open market palace in Africa and has a wonderful range of goods and products including local art and antiques.