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Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

The Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, abbreviated as Ethiopia, is located in northeast Africa, bordering Djibouti and Somalia to the east, Sudan and South Sudan to the west, Kenya to the south, and Eritrea to the north. It has a population of 112 million (as at October 2021), comprising over 80 ethnic groups; and a land area of 1.1036 million square kilometers. The Country is divided into 2 autonomous administrative regions and 9 ethnic states; and the capital city is Addis Ababa.

Ethiopia is a member of the African Union, hosting the AU headquarters and the UN Economic Commission for Africa in its capital; and also a member of organizations such as the AU, the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and the Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa (COMESA). The economy of Ethiopia is primarily based on agriculture and animal husbandry, with a weak industrial base. Ethiopia's GDP in 2021 was $99.3 billion, with an economic growth rate of 5.6%.

Embassy of the People's Republic of China in the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

Ambassador: Zhao Zhiyuan

Address: House No.792 Jimma Road, Higher 24, Kebbele 13, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Post Office Box: P.O. Box 5643, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Country/Region Code: 0025111

Tel.: 3711959

Fax: 3712457

Military Attaché Office: 3710428, 3713066 (Fax)

Website: http://et.china-embassy.gov.cn

Email: Chinaemb_et@mfa.gov.cn, Chineseembassy@telecom.net.et

Commercial Office

Address: Nifasilk Lafto Subcity, Woreda 23, Kebele 05, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Post Office Box: P.O. Box 27753/1000, Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Tel.: 3710059, 3728740, 3728740, 3728782

Fax: 3711611

Website: http://et.mofcom.gov.cn

Email: et@mofcom.gov.cn, ecchina@telecom.net.et