Tigray Region

The Tigray Region is a region in Ethiopia. The capital city is Mekelle. Tigray is the homeland of the Tigrayan, Irob and Kunama peoples. The main language is Tigrinya.

Tigray has 1 international airport and 4 commercial airports. The international airport is Alula Aba Nega Airport. The 4 commercial airports are Shire Airport, Humera Airport, Dansha Airport, and Axum Atse Yohannes 4th Airport.

Geography
Major mountains
 Ferrah Imba, 3939 metres, summit of the Tsibet massif in Endamekoni woreda (), and highest peak of Tigray
 Imba Alaje, 3438 metres, in Alaje woreda ()
 Mugulat, 3263 metres, in Ganta Afeshum woreda (); one of its spurs is crossed by the Siqurto foot tunnel
 Upper plateaus of the Atsbi Horst at 3057 metres in Atsbi Wenberta woreda ()
 Imba Tsion, 2917 metres, in Hawzen woreda ()
 Ekli Imba, 2799 metres, summit of the Arebay massif in Degua Tembien woreda ()
 Imba Aradom, 2756 metres, in Hintalo Wajirat woreda ()
 Soloda, 2436 metres, part of the Adwa plugs in Adwa woreda ()
 Imba Neway, 2388 metres, in Abergele (woreda)()

Administrative zones
Like other Regions in Ethiopia, Tigray is divided into administrative zones:
Central Tigray
East Tigray
North West Tigray
South Tigray
South East Tigray
West Tigray
Mekelle (special zone)

Culture
Every August, people from Tigray State celebrate Ashenda. This is a girls' festival of song and dance.

References

Category:Regions of Ethiopia