Economy Ethiopia’s economy is based on agriculture which absorbs 45% of the gross domestic product, 90% of exports and 80% of the labor force. The main product is coffee almost entirely destined for export, on which 25% of the population live directly or indirectly. This high volume, coupled with the variability of international coffee prices, […]

Following Eritrea’s independence, Ethiopia became a landlocked state, relying heavily on Djibouti for its maritime exports. With 1,127,127 km²), Ethiopia is the 27th largest country in the world. For comparative purposes, the extension of its territory is similar to that of Bolivia. Most of Ethiopia lies in the Horn of Africa, which is the eastern tip of Africa. […]