But there's far more to this eastern African nation than starving children and Live Aid. Ethiopia is the only country in Africa that has never been colonised, and its people have a proud tradition of fighting for their independence. The country is also unusual for its rich Orthodox Christian heritage, which the Ethiopians maintained even when all its neighbours embraced Islam in the 7th century. But the landscape is fabulous, the people will make you welcome, the sense of history is tangible and you won't have to worry about crowds of snap-happy tourists. Everyone except Ethiopian nationals needs a visa.
Visas are single entry.
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