A fifth Ocean is in formation in the Afar region
A fifth Ocean is in formation in the Afar region
- The second largest geothermal resources in Africa.
- One of the 12 biodiversity centers in the world from which all plants and flora have disseminated
- There are abundant resources to produce rubber, silk, bamboo, electricity , bic-diesel and ethanol.
- Ethiopia is exporting electricity to neighboring countries.
- The main exports are coffee, cereals, sesame, leather, leather products, fruits, vegetables, khat-a mild stimulant, honey wax , gold and cut flowers.
- Wondo Genet and sodere are favorite natural hot. springs spots for visitors.
- The exploration of petroleum dates back to the 1930’s. Reserves are at Ogaden. Afar and gambella. They have attracted many oil explorers.
- World laughter master Ethiopian Belachew Firma is in Addis Ababa .
- Ethiopian Agricultural scientist Gebisa Ejeta discovered two drought and weed resistant verities of sorghum. He was declared the 2009 Winner of World Food prize.
