What country will we represent? Some Clues…. ◦ It is the most populous landlocked country in the world  It has a population of 84.7 million  13 th largest population in the world ◦ It has the second largest population on its continent ◦ It was never colonized ◦ It was occupied by the Italians for a few years ◦ The two major religions in this country are Christianity and Islam

What does its flag look like?

This was its old flag…

What continent is it on?

What part of the continent?

We are…Ethiopia!

What is the Capital? Addis Ababa

Government Current Constitution created in 1995 ◦ Parliamentary Republic ◦ President ◦ Prime Minister

History Ancient Empire Kings connected lineage to King Solomon “Lion of Judah” Haile Selassie Italian Invasion during WWII

Culture: Language Official Language is Amharic Other languages are recognized ◦ Many ethnic and tribal groups How do you say hello? ◦ Teanastëllën ◦ Pronounce it: Tay-na-sti-ling ◦ You can also say Salam (not in Amharic)

Culture: Clothes WomenMen

Culture: Food

Culture: Music Reggae ◦ Not created by Ethiopians but inspired by religious connects to Ethiopia/Lion of Judah  Spiritual Home of the Rastafarian Movement Ethiopian Music ◦ Inspired by many influences ◦ Various ethnic groups ◦ Religious elements ◦ Pop Music ◦ Traditional Dance

Culture: Religion

Ethiopians in the USA Approximately 460,000 Americans of Ethiopian ancestry Washington DC has a large Ethiopian- American population