Afar Region

The Afar Regional State is one of the nine regional states of Ethiopia. It is the homeland of the Afar people. The capital city is Semera.

Danakil Depression is in the north of the region. It has the lowest point in Ethiopia and one of the lowest in Africa. The southern part of the region has the valley of the Awash River. Other notable landmarks include the Awash and Yangudi Rassa National Parks.

 Administrative zones 
Like other Regions in Ethiopia, Afar is divided into 6 administrative zones (and one special woreda).
Administrative Zone 1: Awsi Rasu
Administrative Zone 2: Kilbati Rasu
Administrative Zone 3: Gabi Rasu
Administrative Zone 4: Fanti Rasu
Administrative Zone 5: Harri Rasu
Administrative Zone 6: Mahi Rasu
Argobba special woreda

References

Category:Regions of Ethiopia