Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa is the capital and largest city of Ethiopia. In the 2007 census, the city's population was estimated to be 2,739,551 inhabitants. Addis Ababa is a highly developed and important cultural, artistic, financial and administrative centre of Ethiopia.
Some of the key events about Addis Ababa
- 1886The city was founded as the capital of Ethiopia
- 1889The city was founded as a military garrison, displacing local Oromo inhabitants
- 1917The first hospital in Ethiopia was established in Addis Ababa
- 1931The first bank in Ethiopia was opened in the city
- 1935Italian forces occupied Addis Ababa during the Second Italo-Ethiopian War
- 1936The city was looted and partially destroyed following the Italian occupation
- 1955Addis Ababa University, the oldest university in Ethiopia, was founded
- 1963The headquarters of the Organization of African Unity (now African Union) was established in the city
- 1974The first international airport in Ethiopia was opened in Addis Ababa
- 1974A famine in Ethiopia led to significant hardship and loss of life in the capital
- 1977The Red Terror campaign resulted in thousands of deaths and disappearances in the city
- 1984The National Museum of Ethiopia was inaugurated, housing important archaeological artifacts
- 1991Violent clashes occurred as rebel forces entered Addis Ababa, overthrowing the government
- 1998The Eritrean-Ethiopian War began, causing economic strain and loss of life
- 2000The African Union Convention Center, a modern complex for continental meetings, was completed
- 2005Post-election violence erupted, leading to deaths and mass arrests
- 2015The Addis Ababa Light Rail began operations, becoming the first light rail system in sub-Saharan Africa
- 2016Protests against government policies resulted in a state of emergency declaration
- 2019The Unity Park, a public park showcasing Ethiopia's history, was opened to the public
- 2020Civil unrest following the killing of a popular Oromo singer led to numerous deaths and arrests
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