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  • Essay / Problems Facing Ethiopia - 1910

    IntroductionEthiopiaEthiopia is a country completely surrounded by land and located in the northeastern region of Africa. Formerly known as the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, it is the second most populous country in Africa. As of 2009, the population is estimated at over 79.2 million and ranks tenth in area with 1,100,000 km per square inch. Sudan, Eritrea, Djibouti, Somalia and Kenya are located on the outskirts of Ethiopia. There are eighty different languages ​​used in Ethiopia. Afar, Berta, Oromo and Somali are the main languages ​​used in this country, but Amharic is the most widely spoken language in Ethiopia (Britannica, 2010). Ethiopia's climate is tropical with periods of heavy rain to dry desert. Higher terrain has a temperature of 60 degrees and below, while lower terrain is around 80 degrees. Addis Ababa, the capital, has an annual temperature of 60.8 degrees Fahrenheit. During the night, the temperature drops to between 44 and 50 degrees Fahrenheit, so a light layer may be necessary. Ethiopia has three seasons. The dry season, called bega, runs from September to February, although the coolest weather is in December or January. This is followed by a brief period of rain known as belg, which lasts from March to April. The month of May is mainly arid, then precedes a long period of rain in June, July and August called kremt (Britannica, 2010). Ethiopia is considered a third world country due to its poverty rate. The economy is based on agriculture, which represents 45% of gross domestic product (GDP) and 85% of employment. Farmers face repeated droughts which affect their agriculture. Coffee was sold overseas in 2006 for $350 million, so it is an important export, but with the decrease in the price of paper......the decline in the death rate at Adidas Ababa is a great example of health resources being created more readily available in the city. Lower respiratory infections, HIV/AIDS and diarrheal diseases are on the rise. Although HIV prevalence is lower in Ethiopia than in other African countries, it is higher than the global average. Most HIV is seen in cities and among younger women (Britannica, 2010). Although Ethiopia's economy has grown significantly, hunger and poverty remain widespread. Many people do not have access to clean water, education or health care. Organizations like UNICEF, Tropical Health and Education Trust (THET), Médecins San Frontières (MSF) and other organizations have been of great help to this country. Thanks to donations and medical assistance from these organizations, Ethiopia can emerge from the status of a third world country..