In the south Muslim factions predominate. Most of Ethiopia lies between 7,000 and 10,000 feet in elevation on a high tableland of mountains and plateaus. Some cattle and sheep are raised. Although the soil is fertile, farming practices are primitive and some areas remain barren. Ethiopia has been described as the land of bread and honey.
Grains including sorghum, millet, teff, and wheat grow well in the temperate climate.
And honey, collected by ancient beekeeping techniques, is used in everyday meals.