Cultural Facts
National dish: Injera (sour flatbread) served with various stews like doro wat.
Coffee originated in Ethiopia — the birthplace of coffee — and coffee ceremonies are a key part of the culture.
Music and dance are deeply rooted, with each ethnic group having its own style
Calendar and Time
Ethiopia uses a 13-month calendar (12 months of 30 days, 1 month of 5 or 6 days).
The country is about 7–8 years behind the Gregorian calendar.
Time is often counted from sunrise (6 AM), so Ethiopian 1:00 is 7:00 AM in Western time.
UNESCO Sites
Ethiopia has 9 UNESCO World Heritage Sites, including:
Lalibela Rock Churches
Simien Mountains National Park
Aksum
Fasil Ghebbi (Gondar castles)
Harar Jugol
Travel Fact : Weather Varies by Region
Despite being near the equator, Ethiopia has mild, spring-like weather in the highlands (like Addis Ababa).
Best time to visit: October to April (dry season).
Rainy season: June to Sept
ember.