Visa Free Countries for Ethiopians

Barbados, known as the culinary capital of the Caribbean is a country of 284,996 people whose name literally means “the bearded ones”.

• Ethiopia citizens intending to travel to Barbados for a period of 90 days are not required to apply for a visa.
• Intending visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum period of 6 months from the date of arrival in Barbados.
• Visitors are to provide a proof of accommodation, as well as a copy of a financial statement showing they have enough money to take care of themselves for their entire stay in Barbados.
• Visitors under the age of eighteen (18) travelling without a parent or guardian must have a letter of authorization from a parent or guardian.
• Prospective visitors hoping to travel to Barbados can do so from the international airport in Addis Ababa, The Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
• The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Barbados is 13 hours, 46 minutes.
• Barbados make use of the Atlantic Standard Time (GMT -4) hence, Ethiopia is 7 hours ahead of Barbados.
• About 95% of the population of Barbados is dominated by Christians. Other religions are Islam, Hinduism, Judaism, Wicca, and Baha’i.
• The official language in Barbados is English, however, Bajan is spoken majorly in an informal setting throughout the country.
• The main currency used in Barbados is the Barbadian Dollar(B$), although the US Dollar is also acceptable. Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various bank and exchange outlets in the country.
• The numerous natural and historical beauties found in Barbados put it out as a great place for tourists and visitors looking to experience the richness of nature and to discover new cultures.
• The weather of Barbados is usually hot and sunny all year round, with over 3000 hours of sunshine each year. The rain comes in quick showers. The dry season lasts from January to June.
• The power and socket plug used in Barbados is of Type A and B. The standard voltage is 115 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
• Visitors can move around in Barbados with buses, taxis and car rental. Also, driving is on the left side.
• Some delicacies Barbados is popular for include, cou cou, flying fish, rice and peas, cutters, etc.
• Visitors in Barbados are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.

​​Dominica is a small country of more than 74,474 people known for its lush, unspoiled rain forests, several hot springs, and for its black...

• Citizens of Ethiopian can travel to Dominica without obtaining a visa, and they can stay there for up to 21 days. 
• Ethiopian citizens are required to possess a passport with a validity of at least another 6 months from the date of arrival.
• Children aged less than 18 years old may not carry a photo ID or passport.
• Visitors are required to provide a certificate of Vaccination for Hepatitis A, Polio, Tetanus, Typhoid, Yellow Fever.
• Visitors must have return or onward tickets and all documents required for their next trip.
• Visitors aged 16 years old or more are allowed to possess: 200 cigarettes or one box of cigars whose number depends on the duration of the visit and which is subject to customs; A sealed bottle of alcoholic drinks with the maximum amount of two litres; two bottles of perfume in opened bottles for personal use.
• Visitors are prohibited from bringing in all animal products such as cheese, meat, sausage and fresh vegetables, fruits or plants.
• To bring in cats and dogs, a health certificate issued within 15 days before arrival is required to be provided
• The animals mentioned above must be vaccinated against rabies and parvovirus within a period of more than one month and less than one year before arrival.
• The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Dominica is 13 hours, 57 minutes.
• It is prohibited to bring in any type of bird into Dominica.
• Visitors’ luggage should be cleared at the first airport of entry.
• All visitors are required to pay a departure tax of USD 20 that is usually included in the ticket. However, if the tax is not included in the ticket, it must be paid on departure. 
• Visitors are not allowed to take local currencies on entry or departure.
• Visitors are allowed to take foreign currencies at departure provided the exported sums are declared on arrival, but there are no restrictions on traveller's cheques. 
• Dominica is a mountainous Caribbean island nation with natural hot springs and tropical rain forests.
• English is the official language of Dominica and is universally spoken and understood. In addition, Dominican Creole mixed with French is widely spoken.
• A vast majority of the Dominican population are Christians while religions such as Buddhism, Hinduism, Islam, Chinese Folk Religion, Neo-religions, and Atheism are only practised by a fewer population.
• Dominican uses Atlantic Standard Time zone (GMT-4), hence, Ethiopia is 7 hours ahead of Dominica.
• Dominica uses mainly the sea and road mode of transportation.
• The government, aiming to solve the enduring problems of the lack of available installed capacity and constant blackouts.
• Dominica tropical climate, hot all year round, with a hotter and muggy season from May to October and a relatively cool season from December to March, while November and April between seasons.
• It is known for its beaches, resorts and golfing some of which includes the Balvaro Beach Resort, Casa De Campo Golf and Dining Resort, Cayo Levantado Resort for whale watching (particularly the humpback whale) and the Los Haitises National Park.

Haiti is home to over 10 million people, the final resting place of Christopher Columbus; where cocks get high on rum.

• Ethiopia citizens can travel to Haiti without obtaining a visa and they can stay there for up to 90 days. 
• Ethiopian passport holders must pay a tourist fee of US$10 on arrival.
• Visitors are required to be vaccinated from Hepatitis A & B, Typhoid, Cholera, Cholera, Yellow Fever, Rabies, Meningitis, Polio, Measles, Mumps and Rubella (MMR), Tdap (Tetanus, Diphtheria and Pertussis), Chickenpox, Shingles, Pneumonia and Influenza. 
• To bring in birds, cats and dogs, visitors need a certificate of veterinary health issued no more than 7 days before arrival. 
• Furthermore, dogs aged more than three months old require a certificate of vaccination against rabies issued not less than 21 days and not more than 11 months before arrival.
• Macaws and parrots are prohibited from entering Haiti.
• Firearms are prohibited with the exception of sporting guns that require a permit from a consul of Haiti.
• Intending visitors can get to Haiti from the main international airport in Ethiopia, the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport located in the city of Addis Ababa. 
• In Haiti the power plugs and sockets are of type A and B. The standard voltage is 110 V and the standard frequency is 60 Hz.
• Haiti uses the Eastern Daylight Time zone in Haiti (GMT-4), hence, Ethiopia is 7 hours ahead of Haiti.
• The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Haiti is 15 hours, 15 minutes.
• In Haiti, the most commonly used form of public transportation is the use of brightly painted pickup trucks as taxis called "tap-taps".
• The gourde (French) also called the goud (Kreyol) is the currency of Haiti. Five Haitian gourdes are the equivalent of one Haitian dollar.
• Haiti is the second-most populous country in the Caribbean as a whole.
• Haitian Creole is the most popular language in Haiti and more than 95% of Haitians are fluent in the language.
• The famous culture food of Haiti is Griot which is made with marinated pork and it is also a favorite choice for all kinds of public gatherings like Easter, Good Friday, and Christmas.
• The writing language is ‎Latin in Haitian Creole alphabet.
• Haiti is rich with monuments, artefacts and sites on slavery history which plays a big part in its tourism industry.
• Taíno cultural artifacts which have become the national symbols of Haiti and tourist attractions.include cave paintings in several locations in the country. 
• In addition to its historical site and arts on slavery, Haiti can also boast of its own national park, the Massif de la Hotte/Pic Macaya not excluding the Labadee and its own nation museum, with other musuems such as Musée du Panthéon National Haitien—a tribute to Haiti's national heroes, the National Museum of Art- featuring pre-Columbian art from around Haiti and Museum Ogier-Fombrun in Montrouis.
• Roman Catholicism is the official religion of Haiti, but voodoo may be considered the country's national religion.
• The most festive time of the year in Haiti is during Carnival (referred to as Kanaval in Haitian Creole or Mardi Gras) in February.
• Football is the most popular sport in Haiti with hundreds of small football clubs competing at the local level, although, Basketball is growing in popularity also.

Kenya is known for its over 30 million people, most spectacular wildlife and the second largest mountain in Africa.

• Ethiopians visiting Kenya are not required to apply for a visa for a period of 90 days duration of stay.
• Ethiopian passports must reach the validity of 3 months as stipulated by the Kenyan travel requirement.
• Visitors are advised to leave at 2 blank pages of their passport for entry stamps.
• Intending Ethiopian visitors must provide a Certificate of Yellow Fever Vaccination.
• The associated plug type is G, which is the plug that has three rectangular pins in a triangular pattern. Kenya operates on a 240V supply voltage and 50Hz.
• Intending visitors can get to Haiti from the main international airport in Ethiopia, the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport located in the city of Addis Ababa. 
• Kenya uses the East Africa Time zone (GMT+3), hence, there is no time difference between Ethiopia and Kenya.
• Options for getting around Kenya include airlines, trains, car hires and taxis, public transport like 'matatus' and buses.
• The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Nairobi, Kenya is 1 hour, 57 minutes.
• Visitors are allowed to possess money amount up to 100,000 Kenyan Shillings on exit
• The Bantu Swahili language and English serves as Kenya’s official languages but there are more speakers of Swahili than English in the country.
• The popularly cooked Kenyan food are Ugali when cooked and unga when raw with rice. Ugali is usually served as a white stiff porridge, good for dipping in stews or making into a makeshift spoon when eaten with hands.
• The predominant religion in Kenya is Christianity, Islam is the second largest religion in Kenya, other faiths practiced in Kenya are Baha'i, Buddhism, Hinduism and traditional religions.
• Lake Victoria is the world’s second largest freshwater lake found in Kenya. Kenya shares Lake Victoria with Tanzania and Uganda.
• Mount Kenya national park and Lake Turkana National park are world heritage sites in Kenya 
• The national parks are known to have 110 different species of bats.
• Kenya shares its land borders with Somalia, Ethiopia, South Sudan, Tanzania, and Uganda.
• The biggest five animals rhinos, leopards, lions, buffalo, and elephants can all be found in Kenya.
• Wildlife safari is the soul of Kenya’s tourism with safe infrastructure like buses, jeep and light aircrafts are put in place for the comfort of tourists exploring the country. Tsavo is the largest national park in Kenya.
• Some of the oldest known paleontological records of history have been found in Kenya.
• Lions and Leopards are part of the landscape of the country which has made Kenya one of East Africa’s Favourite Safari destinations.
• Kenya is also a great place for cultural encounters as there are more than 40 different ethnic groups in the country.

Philippines is the 12th most populated country in the world with a population of over 108 million people. It is known for its exports of coconuts and...

• Citizens of Ethiopia travelling to the Philippines are not required to visa for a stay up to 30 days.
• Visitors are required to possess passports valid for the proposed duration of stay.
• Visitors are expected to leave at least a blank page on their passports to obtain entry stamps.
• Visitors are only allowed currencies with the equivalent of 50,000 pesos/$10,000 on entry and exit.
• It is necessary for Ethiopia citizens to provide the International Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate.
• Visitors must provide a return ticket to their home country or an onward ticket to another country.
• Visitors are required to supply proof of Travel Arrangements by presenting a computer-generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency 
• The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to the Philippines is 11 hours, 46 minutes.
• Philippines is currently on the Philippine Standard Time zone in the Philippines (GMT+8) which puts the Philippines 5 hours ahead of Ethiopia.
• Trafficking in the Philippines is non-bailable, and the maximum penalty is life imprisonment.
• If you intend to enter the Philippines with a prescribed controlled substance (for example, medical marijuana), obtain clearance from the Philippine government first. 
• Vehicles used within the Philippines include bus, lorries, trucks and ferries. taxis are the recommended form of public transportation for visitors.
• Drugs or substances used for contraception are banned from entry into the Philippines.
• Visitors are not allowed to possess printed materials that may be indecent, pornographic or subversive.
• Explosives, firearms and firearm parts, replicas and ammunition are prohibited in the country.
• Gambling machines and articles such as lottery sweepstakes tickets, coin-operated video machines, jackpot or pinball machines are not allowed entry.
•  An import permit is required for importing all fruits, vegetables, plants and planting materials regardless of quantity if they are not accompanied by valid quarantine papers.
• The Philippines is the world's 5th largest island country with an area of 300,000 km2
• Multiple ethnicities and cultures are found throughout the islands.
• The country is known to be a significant location for human anthropology as the remains of the earliest men are found on the Island.
• Most of the mountainous islands are covered in tropical rainforest and volcanic in origin.
• The country is estimated to have the second-largest gold deposits after South Africa giving credence to the talk that the Philippines was the Biblical Ophir.
• The Philippines' rainforests and its extensive coastlines make it home to a diverse range of birds, plants, animals, and sea creatures such as palm civet cat, the dugong, the cloud rat and the Philippine Tarsier.
• The Philippines has a tropical maritime climate that is usually hot and humid. There are three seasons: tag-init or tag-araw, the hot dry season or summer from March to May; tag-ulan, the rainy season from June to November; and tag-lamig, the cool dry season from December to February.
• Buses, jeepneys, taxis, and motorized tricycles are commonly available in major cities and towns.
• The country's rich biodiversity is one of the main tourist attractions with its beaches, mountains, rainforests, islands and diving spots among the most popular tourist destinations.
• Filipino and English are the official languages of the country.
• The Philippines is an officially secular state, although Christianity is the dominant faith with  Islam being the second-largest religion.
• Unlike many Asians, most Filipinos do not eat with chopsticks; they use Western cutlery.

The Republic of Singapore is a city-state and an island country with a population of about 5 million people and the fastest walkers in the world.

• For Ethiopia passport holders travelling to Singapore, a visa application is not required for entry for a stay up to 30 days.
• Citizens of Ethiopia should provide a passport valid for the duration of stay in the country.
• Passport in possession of citizens should have at least two blank pages for entry stamps.
• Visitors are expected to provide a Yellow Fever vaccination certificate.
• Travellers must have confirmed onward or return ticket and enough money to cover the expenses of their visit to Singapore.
• Computer-generated flight itinerary from the airline or a travel agency is needed also.
• Travellers aged 18 years old or more are allowed the free import of no more than one litre of beer, spirits and wine.
• The import of meat and its products into Singapore is prohibited.
• Free export of a moderate amount of tobacco products and alcoholic drinks.
• Importing and exporting of explosives or firearms is forbidden except if the traveller has a permit from the Director-General of Civil Aviation Authority, Singapore.
• Any tobacco products and chewing-gum must be declared on arrival.
• The trading of banned drugs is a serious crime in Singapore and the penalty for such crime is death.
• All travellers are not required to pay any airport tax upon departing from the airport.
• There are no restrictions on importing local currency (Singapore Dollar-SGD) and foreign currencies but visitors are allowed to possess up to 30,000 SDG (Singapore Dollar-SGD) at departure
• Singapore uses the Standard Time zone( GMT+8), hence, Singapore is 5 hours ahead of Ethiopia.
• The nation is known for its transition from a developing to a developed country in a single generation under the leadership of its founding Prime Minister Lee Kuan Yew.
• Most Singaporeans are bilingual and English serves as the nation's lingua franca while Malay is the national language.
• Singapore has the highest religious diversity in any country.
• Singapore is the third-biggest creditor nation by net international investment position per capita 
• Due to urbanisation, Singapore has lost over 95% of its historical forests. only about of its flora and fauna can be found in its natural reserves such as the Bukit Timah Natural Reserve and the Sungei Buloh Wetland Reserve which comprise only 0.25% of Singapore's land area
• Singapore has a tropical rain forest climate with no distinctive seasons, uniform temperature and pressure, high humidity, and abundant rainfall.
• The government provides numerous assistance programmes to the homeless and needy through the Ministry of Social and Family Development, so acute poverty is rare
• In 2015, Lonely Planet and The New York Times listed Singapore as their top and 6th best world destination to visit respectively
• As Singapore is a small island with a high population density, the number of private cars on the road is restricted to curb pollution and congestion.
• Singaporean residents also travel by e-scooters, bicycles, bus, taxis and train
• Taxis are a popular form of public transport as the fares are relatively cheap compared to many other developed countries
• Singapore is a major international transport hub in Asia, serving some of the busiest sea and air trade routes. 
• Access to water is universal, affordable, efficient and of high quality.
• Buddhism is the most widely practised religion in Singapore, with 33% of the resident population. The next-most practised religion is Christianity followed by Islam, Taoism and Hinduism 17% of the population did not have a religious affiliation
• Racial and religious harmony is regarded by Singaporeans as a crucial part of Singapore's success and played a part in building a Singaporean identity.
• Singapore's diversity of cuisine is touted as a reason to visit the country, one of the best locations when it comes to a combination of convenience, variety, quality and price.
• Hainanese Chicken rice based on the Hainanese dish, Wenchang chicken is considered Singapore's national dish.
• Water sports are some of the most popular in Singapore.
• The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Singapore is 9 hours, 31 minutes.

St. Vincent and the Grenadines is made up of 32 islands and cays in the West Indies, known for seductive waters and rare parrots.

• Ethiopians intending to visit Saint Vincent and the Grenadines can stay for a duration of 30days without a visa.
• Ethiopians intending to visit Saint Vincent and the Grenadines have a return/onward ticket.
• Ethiopians intending to visit Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with atleast two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.
• Ethiopians intending to visit Saint Vincent and the Grenadines are required a proof of hotel accommodation, as well as an international certificate of vaccination.

Benin is home to about 20 diverse ethnic groups, breathtaking landscapes and the most beautiful carved wood masks in the world.

• Ethiopians travelling to Benin with the intention to stay for 90 days or less do not require a visa.
• Visitors are required to possess a valid passport for six months with at least one blank page for visa stamps.
• Passport should be valid for six months beyond your departure date from Benin.
• Passport photographs must meet the Consulate of Benin’s requirement which means that photographs must be recent with a size 2 x 2, a coloured type, taken from visitor’s front view and with a plain or white background.
• Visitors must also have in possession, a valid (International Certificate of Vaccination for yellow fever and cholera followed with Malaria protection which is not required but recommended.
• Visitors must hold proof of sufficient funds and onward/return travel tickets.
• Benin is a tropical nation highly dependent on agriculture and is a large exporter of cotton and palm oil.
• The majority of the Benin population lives on the small southern coas.tline of the Bight of Benin, part of the Gulf of Guinea in the northernmost tropical portion of the Atlantic
• Benin has two rainy and two dry seasons. The principal rainy season is from April to late July, with a shorter less intense rainy period from late September to November. The main dry season is from December to April, with a short cooler dry season from late July to early September. 
• Prospective visitors hoping to travel to Benin can do so from the international airport in Addis Ababa, The Addis Ababa Bole International Airport.
• The official language of Benin is French. However, indigenous languages such as Fon and Yoruba are commonly spoken.
• The largest religious group in Benin is Roman Catholicism followed closely by Islam, Vodun and Protestantism. 
• The Benin citizens are known for their Religious Syncretism (the act of practising the combination of elements from the Christian and voodoo religion).
• Transportation within Benin is made by road, rail, water and air.
• The Benin Republic uses the West African Standard time (GMT+1) thus, Ethiopia is 2 hours ahead of Benin.
• The crime rate is low, and most disputes are resolved by local leaders. Only a few civilians have access to guns.
• The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Cotonou, Benin is 5 hours, 29 minutes.
• Greeting people properly is considered the most important social norm in Benin, therefore, it is appropriate to shake the hand of each person present upon entering or leaving a place. People who are well acquainted may greet each other by kissing on the cheek
• Public displays of affection between members of the opposite sex are discouraged but men frequently walk together holding hands.
• Offering food and drink to visitors is a key element of hospitality and to refuse is considered rude to the Benin people.
• Many people in Benin eat with the fingers of the right hand. It is considered bad taste to eat with the left hand or offer another person something with the same hand.
• The basic meal is staple starch eaten with a sauce that contains vegetables and meat or fish. 
• Food is prepared at least twice a day- at midday and in the evening. The morning meal may consist of warmed-up leftovers from the previous evening's meal or food purchased from roadside vendors
• One of the most beautiful spots for a drink is the terrace of the pub in Haie Vive, which serves as one of the biggest expat hangouts in town. 
• Benin is known to play a key role in the development of the African slave trade and also recognised to be the birthplace of the voodoo arts. These two ingredients are just a small part of the recipe that makes the complex and rich history of the African nation.
• Although, the nation is relatively small and has only a few large cities but Benin provides travelers or visitors with museums, wonderful architecture and markets in abundance for exploration.
• The Benin republic also has many recreational sites for visitors’ pleasure especially for nightlife activities.

Comoros is a country in East Africa with a population of less than a million where a wedding can last up to three weeks.

• Ethiopians intending to visit Comoros must first apply for an E-visa.
• This online pre-visa can be granted by the Comoros consulate in the applicant's home country.
• On presentation of the pre-visa at the border checkpoint of Comoros the traveller is then issued a visa on arrival.
• This visa is valid for a maximum total stay of 45days within a one-year period.
• Alongside the printed confirmation that a visa will be issued upon arrival, the traveller must also have a return/onward ticket.
• A proof of hotel accommodation is also needed, as well as an international certificate of vaccination.
• Ethiopians intending to visit Comoros are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with atleast two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.

Bolivia is a country of some 11 million people popular for its ancient Andean ruins, its thick jungles, and for having "zebras" control traffic.

• Before entry into the country, Ethiopians intending to visit Bolivia must first apply for an E-visa.
• This online pre-visa can be granted by the Bolivian consulate in the applicants home country.
• On presentation of the pre-visa at the border checkpoint of Bolivia the traveller is then issued a visa on arrival.
• Your visa is valid for a maximum total stay of 90days within a one year period.
• Alongside the printed confirmation that a visa will be issued upon arrival the traveller must also have a return/onward ticket.
• A proof of hotel accommodation is also required, as well as an international certificate of vaccination.
• Intended visitors to Bolivia must provide a passport with six months of validity and with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.
• Visitors entering Bolivia with amounts more than $10000, music declare it on arrival.
• Flying from Addis Ababa to San Jose, Bolivia will take visitors about 16 hours and 57 minutes. There are very few non stop flights from Addis Ababa to San Jose. Visitors will have to take connecting flights.
• Bolivia's timezone is the Bolivia Time (GMT-4), and Ethiopia is 7 hours ahead of Bolivia.
• A majority of the people in Bolivia practice Christianity.
• Spanish is the official language in Bolivia, however, the indigenous languages of Quechua and Aymara are the preferred languages when bargaining in rural markets. English is also rarely spoken here.
• The Bolivian food consists mainly of meat, potatoes, corn pancakes, rice, eggs, and vegetables.
• Bolivia has a humid tropical climate with clear cut wet and dry seasons.
• The most common and reliable way to get around Bolivia is through buses. All you can take minibuses, taxis, cable cars or trains.
• Visitors to Bolivia should ensure to carry along sockets and plugs of type A and C.
• The Bolivian Boliviano is the official currency used here. There is a limit of 300 USD per ATM transaction. This is for your safety, to prevent thieves from being able to extort large amounts of cash easily from tourists.

Cambodia is a country of over 16.01 million people known for being the home of the largest religious monument in the world, for its warm culture, and...

• Intending visitors to Cambodia require a visa on arrival or eVisa for stays up to 30 days.
• The online pre-visa can be granted by the Cambodian consulate in the applicant's home country.
• On presentation of the pre-visa at the border checkpoint of Cambodia the traveller is usually then issued a visa on arrival. Your visa is valid for a maximum total stay of 30days within a one year period.
• Alongside the printed confirmation that a visa will be issued upon arrival, travellers must also have a return/onward ticket, a proof of hotel accommodation as well as an international certificate of vaccination.
• Ethiopians intending to visit Cambodia are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.
• Visitors can get from Ethiopia to Cambodia using Ethiopian airlines or Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa.
• Flying from Ethiopia to Cambodia typically takes up to 12 hours and 10 minutes. However, there are very few non stop flights from Ethiopia to Cambodia, and you will have to take connecting flights.
• The timezone operated in Cambodia is the Indochina Time (GMT+7), this makes Ethiopia 4 hours behind Cambodia.
• Khmer is the official language in Cambodia, and is spoken by 90% of the population. English is also widely spoken here.
• Buddhism is the official religion in Cambodia, which is predominately practiced by 97% of the population. Islam, Christianity and tribal animism are practiced by a smaller percentage of the people.
• The power and socket plug used in Cambodia is of type A, C and G.
• Shared taxis, bicycles, boats, buses and call rentals are some of the ways visitors can get around the cities of Cambodia.
• Cambodia has 2 seasons and a tropical climate with warm temperatures throughout the year. The northeast monsoon season runs from December through April, when it brings sunny and dry weather, especially in the early months of January and February.
• The official currency used in Cambodia is the Cambodian riel. US dollars are also widely available and accepted in Cambodia. Most ATMs throughout the country will dispense dollars instead of riel. 
• A typical Cambodian meal would normally consist of a soup, a salad, a main fish dish, vegetables and rice.
  

Cape Verde is country in Africa known for being one of the most developed countries in Africa where you can get drunk on Sugarcane.

• Ethiopians intending to visit Cape Verde must first apply for an E-visa.
• This online pre-visa can be granted by the Cape Verde consulate in the applicant's home country.
• On presentation of the pre-visa at the border checkpoint of Cape Verde the traveller is then issued a visa on arrival.
• This visa is valid for a maximum total stay of 30days within a one-year period.
• Alongside the printed confirmation that a visa will be issued upon arrival, the traveller must also have a return/onward ticket.
• A proof of hotel accommodation is also needed, as well as an international certificate of vaccination.
• Ethiopians intending to visit Cape Verde are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with atleast two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.

Eritrea is a county in northeast Africa with a population of about 5 million where you can experience three seasons in two hours.

• According to the visa policy of Eritrea, Ethiopians can visit the country by applying for an electronic visa for a variable period as decided by the embassy.
• All travellers must have return or onward tickets and all documents required for their next trip.
• All travellers leaving Eritrea are required to pay a traveller service charge of ERN 100.
• Passport of citizens are required to have a validity of 6 months upon arrival.
• At least two blank pages in visitor’s passports must be made available for entry stamps.
• There are no restrictions on importing or exporting local currency (Eritrean Nafka - ERN) and foreign currencies whether for residents or non-residents but visitors are required to declare amounts over $10,000 USD upon entry and exit.
• Visitors must present a Yellow Fever Certificate of Vaccination upon entry into the country
• Eritrea is a multi-ethnic country, with nine recognized ethnic groups in its population of around 5 million.
• Eritrea can be broadly divided into three major climate zones: the temperate zone, subtropical climate zone, and tropical climate zone.
• Eritrea is on the Eastern Africa Time (GMT+3), therefore, Ethiopia is 1 hour ahead of Eritrea.
• The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Asmara, Eritrea is 1 hour, 22 minutes.
• Transport in Eritrea includes highways, airports and seaports, in addition to various forms of public and private vehicular, maritime and aerial transportation.
• Although Eritrea has no official language, Tigrinya serves as the de facto language of national identity. Tigre, Arabic, and English are also major languages.
• A majority of the population in Eritrea adheres to Christianity followed by Islam and a minority group practices folk religion, Judaism, Hinduism and Buddhism.
• A typical traditional Eritrean dish consists of injera accompanied by a spicy stew, which frequently includes beef, chicken, lamb or fish.
• Additionally, owing to its colonial history, cuisine in Eritrea features more Italian influences than are present in Ethiopian cooking, including more pasta and greater use of curry powders and cumin.
• Asmara, the capital of Eritrea is known for its well-preserved art deco and colonial Italian modernist architecture. It is also a recognised UNESCO World Heritage site.
• The Dahlak Marine National Park and the Semenawi Bahri National Park are the two declared national parks.
• In the coastal areas marine species that are common include dolphin, dugong, whale shark, turtles, marlin, swordfish and manta ray.
• One of the most recognizable parts of Eritrean culture is the coffee ceremony. Coffee is offered when visiting friends, during festivities, or as a daily staple of life.

Ghana has a population of some 25.5 million people. It is rich in gold, rich in cocoa and in Ghana, pregnant women eat clay!

• Ethiopia nationals intending to travel to Ghana are required to apply for a visa on arrival for a stay up to 30 days. 
• All visitors are required to have purchased return or onward tickets.
• Visitors aged 16 years old and more are allowed to freely import a moderate amount of tobacco, cigars, cigarettes, alcoholic drinks and wine, perfumes/eau de toilette but gifts are taxable.
• Due to the outbreak of swine flu, all types of pork and its products are not allowed to enter Ghana.
• Visitors are required to pay a Traveler Service Charge upon departing from the airport.
• Cats and dogs must be accompanied by a veterinary certificate of good health and a certificate of vaccination against rabies issued in the home country. 
• Pets are allowed to enter as visitor's luggage, as cargo, or in the cabin.
• A visitor's luggage should be cleared at the first airport of entry in Ghana.
• Visitors are allowed to possess local currency up to those amounts previously permitted to be exported out of the country so long as they are properly recorded in the passport or other travel documents. 
• There are no restrictions on the possession of foreign currencies at departure provided the imported sums are declared upon arrival on the relevant currency declaration form
• Ghana uses the Greenwich Mean Time zone (GMT) making Ethiopia 3 hours ahead of Ghana.
• The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Accra, Ghana is 5 hours, 52 minutes.
• Transport in Ghana is accomplished by road, rail, air and water.
• Ghana is a multilingual country with over eighty languages, English is recognised as the official language and lingua franca while Akan, of all the indigenous languages, is the most widely spoken.
• The climate of Ghana is tropical. The eastern coastal belt is warm and comparatively dry, the south-west corner of Ghana is hot and humid, and the north of Ghana is hot and dry.
• In Ghana, the power plugs and sockets are of type D and G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
• Christianity is the largest religion in Ghana, with approximately 71.2% of Ghana's population being member of various Christian denominations as of 2010 census.
• Ghana is historically famous for its gold - It was previously called the Gold Coast. Now, Chocolate has probably taken over, with it being one of the key suppliers of Cocoa to the likes of Cadbury's. 
• Ghana also has diamonds, oil and are large producers of many types of woods.

Guinea-Bissau has a population of some 1,815,698 people and is known for its ancient Portuguese ruins, ultra-fresh seafood, and polyrhythmic musi...

• Ethiopia citizens visiting Guinea-Bissau are granted visa on arrival and they can stay there for up to 90 days. 
• Visitors are required to possess a passport with a validity of at least another 90 days from the date of arrival.
• Visitors must provide at least one blank page of their passports for visa stamps.
• Facilities for Electronic visa is also available for Mauritius passport holders.
• To bring in pets, visitors should obtain a veterinarian certificate.
• There are no restrictions on possessing local or foreign currencies at entry or exit.
• Visitors are not required to pay any airport tax upon their departure from the airport.
• Tourists are required to have a return or onward ticket and proof of enough funds to spend during their stay.
• In Guinea-Bissau, the power plugs and sockets are of type C. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
• Guinea-Bissau currently uses the Greenwich Mean Time zone (GMT) which places Ethiopia 3 hours ahead of Guinea-Bissau.
• The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Guinea-Bissau is 7 hours, 49 minutes.
• Transport in Guinea-Bissau is made mainly by water, the road transport system is only secondary because roadways are unpaved.
• Guinea-Bissau adopts West African CFA franc also known as a peso.
• The official language of Guinea-Bissau is Portuguese which is widely spoken by 91% of the population. 
• A typical Guinean dish consists of rice and fish, which are abundant and relatively cheap throughout the country. Plates that contain beef, chicken, pork, and goat meat are also on hand, often served or seasoned with different kinds of sauces, (peanut is common), palm oil and vegetables.
• Guinea-Bissau is a tropical country on West Africa’s Atlantic coast that’s known for national parks and wildlife.
• Islam is the most popular religion in Guinea-Bissau with Muslims accounting for 45% of the total population of the country. About 22% of the country's population are Christians while 31% adhere to the traditional African beliefs.

Iran is a country of over 80 million people people. It is famous for being home to the Persian cat, for producing the best rugs, and for having about...

• Ethiopia citizens can get visa on arrival for travelling to Iran as tourists and the maximum duration of stay is 30 days.
• Visitors are required to possess a passport with a validity of at least another 90 days from the date of arrival.
• Visitors must provide at least one blank page of their passports for visa stamps.
• Facilities for an electronic visa is also available for Ethiopian passport holders.
• Visa granted on arrival can only be obtained by visitors with passports coming for tourism only and staying for no more than 15 days; they must have a pre-approval code before travelling.
• Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for visitors aged 9 months.
• Pets may enter as visitor's luggage, as cargo, or in the cabin.
• Birds, cats and dogs must be accompanied by a veterinarian health certificate and by a certificate of vaccination against rabies
• Visitors are allowed bring in a moderate amount of cigarettes, a moderate amount of perfume for personal use and gifts whose import duty or tax is not more than USD 80.
• On leaving the country, visitors will be required to pay a departure tax of IRR 70,000
• Visitors are allowed to possess up to IRR 500,000 on entry and at departure.
• Intending visitors can get to Haiti from the main international airport in Ethiopia, the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport located in the city of Addis Ababa. 
• Emirates, Lufthansa, British Airways are KLM are some of the airlines that fly from Ethiopia to Iran.
• All tourists or foreigners entering Iran are required to report their arrival within 8 days at Police Headquarters in Tehran or Main Police Office in other Iranian cities so as to obtain a residential permit.
• Visitors are strongly recommended to have several passport photos and copies of their passport, especially the page containing personal dates, as all owners of private or public places such as hotels must inform Police Authorities and Foreign Nationals Residence Record Office of the details of such visitors
• Trading in or possession of illegal drugs is a serious crime that is met with very severe penalties in Iran.
• Bringing in alcoholic drinks and old books or magazines is also not allowed.
• It is prohibited to bring in any kind of live birds, animals and their products, bacteria, fungi, insects, worms, viruses, berries, fruits, plants, seedlings or vegetables, bulbs, parts of plants or cuttings, stalks, roots, seeds and soil, especially from Asian countries. 
• In Iran, the power plugs and sockets are of type C and F. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
• Iran currently uses Iran Daylight Time zone (GMT+4:30) hence, Iran is 30 minutes ahead of Ethiopia.
• The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Iran is 4 hours, 9 minutes.
• Transportation in Iran is made mainly by road, the best way to escape the traffic and crowded streets of city centres.
• The currency adopted by Iran is the Iranian Rial.
• Persian (Farsi) is the predominant and official language of Iran.
• Tourism in Iran is diverse, providing a range of activities from hiking and skiing in the Alborz and Zagros mountains, to beach holidays by the Persian Gulf and the Caspian Sea.

Laos is populated with over 6.858 million people, and is home to beautiful parks,monuments and several protected areas. Laos is known as the land of a...

• The citizens of Ethiopia intending to visit Laos can obtain a visa on arrival up to 30 days of stay.
• The facility for an electronic visa is opened for Ethiopia citizens for a duration of one month.
• Cape Verde citizens must possess a passport valid for the duration of visit in Laos.
• Yellow Fever, Hepatitis A and Typhoid Fever vaccination certificate is only required for visitors
• The associated plug type used in Laos are Type C and A and all power sockets in the country provide a standard voltage of 230V with a standard frequency of 50Hz.
• Laos uses Indochina Time zone (GMT+7), hence, Laos is 4 hours ahead of Ethiopia.
• Transportation choices including bus and truck are becoming popular with travellers.
• The official language of Laos is called Lao. The widely spoken foreign language in Laos is the French Language.
• The predominant religion of Laos is Theravada Buddhism, almost all the citizens of the country are followers of the religion.
• The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Laos is 9 hours, 27 minutes.
• Intending visitors can get to Laos from any international airport in Cape Verde. There are international airports in Sal and Santiago.
• Laos has a mostly tropical savanna climate, although, Laos is vulnerable to climate change and almost all provinces in the country are at high risk from climate change.
• Lao food is traditionally eaten with sticky rice using fingers. In the countryside, people all eat as family-style, sitting on the floor, sharing a few dishes.
• Lao traditional food is dry, spicy and very delicious based on fish, buffalo meat, pork, poultry and especially herbs.
• The most famous Lao dish is larb, a spicy mixture of marinated meat or fish that is sometimes raw with a variable combination of herbs, greens, and spices.
• Sticky rice is a characteristic staple food and has cultural and religious significance to the Lao people
• some of the Laos newspapers are written in French and English language.
• The biggest tourist attraction is the Luang Prabang city which makes up a collection of golden-roofed temples, wooden houses and crumbling French provincial buildings fill the main roads of this city 
• The ancient Wat Xieng Thong Temple, The Mekong which is Southeast Asia’s longest river, The Plain of Jars are other attractive spots available for exploration.

Macao is known as the gambling capital of the world and the most densely populated region in the world,  has a population of  about 650,900.

• Ethiopia citizens visiting Macao are granted visa on arrival for a stay up to 30 days
• Intending visitors are required to provide passports valid for the duration of stay.
• Visitors are advised to leave at least one blank page of their passports for entry stamps.
• There are no currency restrictions on entry or exit from Macao.
• There is a need for account declaration to prove financial capability to support your stay.
• There are no vaccination certificate required to visit Macao.
• Due to the outbreak of swine flu, all visitors will be required to fill in a health declaration form.
• All visitors entering into Macao must have a return or onward tickets.
• Visitors are advised to have as much as MOP 500 per day to cover the expenses of their visit.
• There are no restrictions on the foreign currency amount taken in and out of the country.
• Foreign currencies and credit cards are not accepted for the payment of all forms of travel fee.
• In Macao, the power plugs and sockets are of type D, M, G and F. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
• Macao uses China Standard zone (GMT+8), hence, Macao is 5 hours ahead of Ethiopia.
• The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Macau is 10 hours, 33 minutes.
• The main forms of public transport are buses, taxis and rickshaws.
• The light rail system is currently under construction, as a result, there are no functioning rail system in Macao.
• Macao adopts the Macanese pataca as its official currency.
• Portuguese alongside Chinese is the official language of Macao. 
• Arms, ammunition, explosives, illegal Chemical and drugs are prohibited in Macao.
• Minchi is regarded as the national dish. it is made with minced beef or pork (or a combination of the two), diced potatoes stir-fried with onions, and Worcestershire sauce - it’s often topped with a fried egg and served with a side of steaming white rice. It can also be made with chicken, fish, shrimp, or vegetables such as bitter melon or wood ear mushrooms. 
• Macao is known as “the Las Vegas of Asia” because of  its giant casinos and malls.
• Every year the local government gives permanent residents of Macau 9,000 patacas (about US$1,200) and non-permanent residents 5,400 patacas (about US$670).
• Macau was Europe’s first and last colony in China.
• Macao is known to be the second richest country or territory and most densely populated region on earth.
• Tourist can also enjoy the resorts, age-old temples and bungee jumping thrills on 765ft Macao Tower in country.

The Republic of Madagascar, has its capital as Antananarivo. It is a home to about 26,641,187 people and more than half of its wildlife is not found a...

• The citizens of Ethiopia intending to visit Madagascar can obtain a visa on arrival up to 90 days of stay.
• The facility for an electronic visa is opened for Ethiopia citizens for a duration of one month.
• Ethiopia citizens must possess a passport valid for the duration of visit in Madagascar.
• Visitors are required to leave at least three blank pages of their passport for visa stamps on entry.
• Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate is needed for entry into Madagascar.
• There are no currency restrictions on entry and exit from the country.
• Citizens bringing in pets are required to present a health certificate and certification of vaccination against animal diseases.
• Pets will be examined on arrival and may be subject to quarantine at the port of entry.
• Visitors are not required to pay any airport tax upon their departure from the airport.
• Visitors having arms and ammunition in their possession are required to provide a permit.
• It is prohibited to exchange currencies through black markets. This is because according to Madagascan rules, only banks and foreign exchange offices are permitted to exchange foreign currencies.
• Foreigners are only allowed to hold currencies up to MGA 400,000 worth on entry and at departure.
• In Madagascar, the power plugs and sockets are of type C, D, E, J and K. The standard voltage is 127 / 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
• Madagascar uses East Africa zone (GMT+3), hence, there is no time difference between Ethiopia and Madagascar.
• The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Madagascar is 4 hours, 39 minutes.
• Most people use taxi-brousse, an old minivan seating up to 15 people, as their main form of transportation for short and long trips in Madagascar.
• Madagascar adopts the Malagasy ariary as its official currency.
• The official languages of Madagascar are Malagasy and French.
• Romazava is considered the national dish of Madagascar, the basic ingredients are beef, pork and chicken cubes, onions, tomatoes, spinach and crushed garlic.
• The nation comprises the island of Madagascar and numerous smaller peripheral islands
• Madagascar is known to be the fourth-largest planet in the world.
• Considering its vast size, Madagascar has very few railways of just 854 kilometres of track to be precise.
• Men and women wear the same cloth in Madagascar, the Lamba, a rectangular length of cloth wrapped around the body, and  different designs are worn for different occasions.
• Madagascar's tourist attractions include its beaches and biodiversity; the island's endemic wildlife and forests.

The Maldives has about 446,513 inhabitants. It consists of 26 atolls which are made up of 1192 Coral islands and is also known as the "Hundred Thousan...

• Ethiopians intending to visit Maldives must first apply for an E-visa.
• This online pre-visa can be granted by the Maldives consulate in the applicant's home country.
• On presentation of the pre-visa at the border checkpoint of Maldives the traveller is then issued a visa on arrival.
• This visa is valid for a maximum total stay of 30days within a one-year period.
• Alongside the printed confirmation that a visa will be issued upon arrival, the traveller must also have a return/onward ticket.
• A proof of hotel accommodation is also needed, as well as an international certificate of vaccination.
• Ethiopians intending to visit Maldives at required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with atleast two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.

Mauritania is located northeast Africa, it is known to be the eleventh largest sovereign state in Africa. It is populated with over 4.6 million people...

• Ethiopia citizens visiting Mauritania are granted visa on arrival for a period of 90 days.
• Passport of visitors must be valid within the duration of stay stipulated in the visa application form.
• Visitors are expected to present a passport with at least one blank page for visa stamps.
• Visitors are required to provide a certificate of Yellow Fever Vaccination at entry.
• There are no currency restrictions on entry or exit from Mauritania.
• Visitors must have return or onward tickets to enter into the country.
• Visitors are not required to pay any airport tax upon their departure from the airport.
• To bring in sporting guns for a temporary period, a gun licence and an import licence are required; they can be acquired before arrival from the Home Ministry.
• It is prohibited for visitors to possess the local currency on departure
• Only foreign currencies are allowed up to the equivalent of MRO 10,000 to be taken out of the country. 
• Children aged less than 10 years old are allowed to take up to MRO 5,000 out of the country.
• Mauritania is the eleventh largest sovereign state in Africa and is bordered by the Atlantic Ocean to the west.
• Southern Mauritania has a Sahelian climate, Daytime temperatures are warm in most areas for over 6 months of the year, but the nights in Mauritania are always cool.
• The country’s most popular attraction is Banc d’Arguin National Park. This UNESCO World Heritage site is home to one of the world’s largest bird sanctuaries and is an absolute must for bird lovers.
• Rainy season in Mauritania starts from/between July to October.
• In Mauritania, the power plugs and sockets are of type C. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
• Mauritania uses the Greenwich Mean Time zone (GMT), hence, Ethiopia is 3 hours ahead of Mauritania.
• The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Mauritania is 7 hours, 26 minutes.
• The popular vehicle for transportation in Mauritania is bush taxis, which travel between towns and city cabs can be expensive. 
• It is possible to rent a vehicle in Mauritania, with most of the car rental agencies located at the airport or in the large cities of Nouakchott, Nouadhibou and Atar.
• Mauritania adopts the Mauritania ouguiya as its national currency. it is symbolised as “OM”.
• The whole population of Mauritania practices Islam
• Modern Arabic is the official and national language of Mauritania.
• Lying on the back is usually not acceptable for women and lying on the stomach is not acceptable for men.
• No displays of public affection between members of the opposite sex are accepted.  Married couples are not allowed to hold hands, and it is often difficult to identify husbands and wives because they seldom sit together and never touch.
• Mauritania’s coast is essentially one long sandy beach that’s almost devoid of vegetation, but supports an astonishingly varied population of birds.
• The Banc d’Arguin National Park is one of Mauritania’s top attractions. it comprises sand-dunes, coastal swamps, small islands and shallow coastal waters.
• The most famous landmark in the capital, Port de Pêche, is a colorful and buzzing boardwalk and fishing port on the west side of Nouakchott.
• During the holy month of Ramadan, drinking or eating in front of Mauritanians is particularly rude.
• The main attractions for most tourists are the desert in Adrar and the Tagant areas around Atar and the ocean in Banc d'Arguin (a natural reserve with dunes ending in the sea, full of millions of birds and protected by UNESCO).
• Mauritania’s Bay of Nouadhibou, hides one of the biggest ship centimetres in the world. There are more than 300 wrecks from all nations beached permanently on its shores

Mauritius, officially known as the republic of Mauritius, is a volcanic Island located in the Indian ocean off the southeast of the continent Africa....

• Visitors from Ethiopia can enter Mauritius by applying for a visa upon arrival for a duration of 60 days.
• Passport of Ethiopia visitors must be valid within the duration of stay from the time of entry.
• Visitors are expected to present a passport with at least one blank page for entry stamps.
• Visitors are required to provide a certificate of Yellow Fever Vaccination at entry.
• Visitors must have confirmed reservations for accommodation in Mauritius.
•  onward or return tickets to their home country or country of residence.
• Visitors are not required to pay any airport tax upon departing from the airport.
• Plants and plant material including flowers, bulbs, fresh fruit, vegetables, cuttings, and seeds are not allowed into Mauritius unless a permit is obtained in advance from The Ministry of Agriculture, Natural Resources and the Environment.
• Sugarcane and its parts with fresh fruit coming from the area lying 60 degrees to the East of Asia, including India and Pakistan are prohibited not excluding soil and micro-organisms.
• In Mauritius, the power plugs and sockets are of type C and G. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
• Mauritius uses the Mauritius Standard Time zone (GMT+4), hence, Mauritius is 1 hour ahead of Ethiopia.
• The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Mauritius is 5 hours, 16 minutes.
• Transportation in Mauritius is characterized by the network of roadways, ports, and airports.
• Mauritius adopts the Mauritian rupee as its national currency. 
• Hinduism is a major religion, followed by Christianity, Islam and Buddhism.
• Mauritius is mostly appreciated by tourist for its natural environment and man-made attractions, the multi-ethnic and cultural diversity of the population, the tropical climate, beaches and water sports.
• Mauritius is the most densely populated country on the African continent and also one of the most prosperous and rich countries on the continent.
• There are so many interesting places for tourists in Mauritius with amazing white sandy beaches, picturesque towns and villages and ancient military ruins to visit.
• The Mauritian Constitution makes no mention of an official language and its one million citizens speak English, French, Mauritian Creole, French-based Creole, and ethnic languages such as Hindi, Telugu, Tamil, Malayalam, Marathi, Urdu, Tamil or Mandarin.
• On the islands of Mauritius, the climate is tropical, with a hot and rainy season which reaches its peak from January to March, and a relatively cooler and less rainy season from June to September.
• People are proud of their island and may expect you to admit that it’s the closest thing to Paradise, so it’s a good idea to just oblige.  Be open and friendly and accept offerings
• When greeting in Mauritius not that friends and family commonly share a kiss on each cheek. Handshakes may be appropriate during some initial introductions.

Mozambique is home to over 19 million people, the best colonial era architecture and the famous Peri Peri Chicken dish.

• Ethiopians intending to visit Mozambique must first apply for an E-visa.
• This online pre-visa can be granted by the Mozambique consulate in the applicant's home country.
• On presentation of the pre-visa at the border checkpoint of Mozambique the traveller is then issued a visa on arrival.
• This visa is valid for a maximum total stay of 30days within a one-year period.
• Alongside the printed confirmation that a visa will be issued upon arrival, the traveller must also have a return/onward ticket.
• A proof of hotel accommodation is also needed, as well as an international certificate of vaccination.
• Ethiopians intending to visit Mozambique are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with atleast two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.

The Republic of Nicaragua has a population of about six million people and it is a home to Lake Nicaragua- the largest lake in central America. Its ca...

• Ethiopians intending to visit Nicaragua must first apply for an E-visa.
• This online pre-visa can be granted by the Nicaraguan consulate in the applicant's home country.
• On presentation of the pre-visa at the border checkpoint of Nicaragua the traveller is then issued a visa on arrival.
• This visa is valid for a maximum total stay of 30days within a one-year period.
• Alongside the printed confirmation that a visa will be issued upon arrival, the traveller must also have a return/onward ticket.
• A proof of hotel accommodation is also needed, as well as an international certificate of vaccination.
• Ethiopians intending to visit Nicaragua are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.

Palau is populated with over 22,102 people. Palau is known for its famous Rock island, waterfalls, beautiful beaches and clear blue waters. Palau is a...

• Ethiopia citizens visiting Palau are granted visa on arrival for a period of 30 days.
• Visitors are required to possess passports valid for the proposed duration of stay.
• Visitors are expected to leave at least one blank page on their passports to obtain visa stamps.
• Visitors are required to present a proof of Cholera and Yellow Fever vaccination.
• The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Palau 18 hours, 1 minute.
• Currencies up to $10,000 equivalent should be declared upon entry and exit.
• There are no restrictions on importing liquor and cigarettes.
• Weapons and controlled drugs or chemicals are prohibited.
• Travellers have to declare all currency notes higher than USD 10,000 or its equivalent on their arrival.
• Palau is on the Palau Time zone (GMT+9) hence, Palau is 6 hours ahead of Ethiopia.
• Visitors are required to pay a departure tax fee of USD 20.
• The country's two official languages are Palauan and English, with Japanese, Sonsorolese and Tobian recognized as regional languages.
• Palau voted for the world's first nuclear-free constitution.
• Palau has a tropical rain forest climate and the rain falls more frequently between July and October.
• A large population of people living in Palau are Christians with only about 3.0% claiming to be Muslims.
• The cuisine includes local foods such as cassava, taro, yam, potato, fish and pork.
• Palau is famous for its underwater wonders, mountains and sandy beaches.
• In its north, ancient basalt monoliths known as Badrulchau lie in grassy fields surrounded by palm trees.

The Republic of Rwanda is known for its mountains and numerous lakes. It has a population of about 11,262,500 people and its capital and largest city...

• Ethiopians intending to visit Rwanda must first apply for an E-visa.
• This online pre-visa can be granted by the Rwandan consulate in the applicant's home country.
• On presentation of the pre-visa at the border checkpoint of Rwanda the traveler is then issued a visa on arrival.
• This visa is valid for a maximum total stay of 30 days within a one-year period.
• Alongside the printed confirmation that a visa will be issued upon arrival, the traveler must also have a return/onward ticket.
• A proof of hotel accommodation is also needed, as well as an international certificate of vaccination.
• Ethiopians intending to visit Rwanda are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.
• The languages that are typically spoken in Rwanda are Kinyarwanda, English and French.
• The currency spent in Rwanda is the Rwandan franc with the symbol; 'Fr.'
• The vaccinations needed on entry for Rwanda are; hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, chicken pox, pneumonia and influenza.
• The power plugs used in Somalia is 230V, 50Hz sockets and plugs Type C and Type J.
• Rwanda has a temperate tropical highland climate with lower temperatures due to its high elevation.
• Tourist centers in Rwanda includes; National Museum of Rwanda, Butare.Gisozi Genocide Memorial Centre or Kigali Memorial Centre, Kigali, Volcanoes National Park, Ruhengeri, Akagera National Park, Kigali.
• The time difference between Ethiopia and Rwanda is an hour and Ethiopia is ahead of Rwanda.
• The flight distance from Ethiopia to Rwanda is 2 hours 30 minutes.

St. Lucia is an island country with the world’s only drive-in volcano and the only country named after a woman.

• Ethiopians intending to visit Saint Lucia must first apply for an E-visa.
• This online pre-visa can be granted by the Saint Lucia consulate in the applicant’s home country.
• On presentation of the pre-visa at the border checkpoint of Saint Lucia the traveller is then issued a visa on arrival. 
• This visa is valid or a maximum total stay of 42days within a one-year period.
• Alongside the printed confirmation that a visa will be issued upon arrival, the traveler must also have a return/onward ticket. 
• A proof of hotel accommodation is also needed, as well as an international certificate of vaccination. 
• Ethiopians intending to visit Saint Lucia are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with atleast two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure. 

Samoa is a Polynesian nation, with a unique way of life and home to the best tattoo artists in the world.

• Ethiopians intending to visit Samoa must first apply to an E-visa.
• This online pre-visa can be granted by the Samoan consulate in the applicant's home country.
• On presentation of the pre-visa at the border checkpoint of Samoa the traveller is then issued a visa on arrival.
• This visa is valid for a maximum total stay of 60days within a one-year period.
• Alongside the printed confirmation that a visa will be issued upon arrival, the traveller must also have a return/onward ticket.
• A proof of hotel accommodation is also needed, as well as an international certificate of vaccination.
• Ethiopians intending to visit Samoa are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with atleast two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.

Senegal is a country in West Africa, rich in culture and known to have taxis with goat or sheep hair tails.

• Citizens of Ethiopia visiting Senegal are granted visa on arrival for a duration of stay up to 30 days.
• Citizens are required to provide a passport valid for the duration of stay upon arrival.
• Passports of citizens must have at least a page left for visa stamps.
• All visitors must have onward towards another country or return tickets to their home country.
• Visitors are expected to provide a certificate of Yellow Fever vaccination upon arrival.
• Pet animals are allowed to enter provided they are accompanied a veterinary health certificate which is issued less than 48 hours before departure and a certificate of vaccination against rabies. 
• All visitors are not required to pay any airport tax upon departing from the airport.
• There are no restrictions on monies taken in and out of the country.
• Visitors should hold proof of sufficient funds (especially in form of a recent bank statement) relative to your intended length of stay.
• Visitors are advised to confirm with your airline that boarding will be permitted without a visa before traveling to Senegal.
• In Senegal, the power plugs and sockets are of type C, D, E and K. The standard voltage is 230 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
• The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Dakar, Senegal is 8 hours, 8 minutes.
• Senegal is on the Greenwich Mean Time zone (GMT), therefore, Ethiopia is 3 hours ahead of Senegal.
• French is the official language, although many native languages are spoken and recognized
• Senegal has a tropical climate with pleasant heat throughout the year accompanied by well-defined dry and humid seasons that result from northeast winter winds and southwest summer winds. 
• The dry season between December to April is dominated by hot, dry, harmattan wind. while Senegal's annual rainfall occurs between June and October
• French is the official language while Wolof is considered as its lingua Franca because it is widely spoken by a majority of its population.
• Senegal is a secular state but Islam is the predominant religion in the country with a Christian community that is made up of 4.1% of the population while a few people take up animist beliefs particularly in the southeastern region of the country.
• Because Senegal borders the Atlantic Ocean, fish is very important. Chicken, lamb, peas, eggs and beef are also used in Senegalese cooking, but not pork, due to the nation's largely Muslim population.
• Hospitality, in theory, is given such importance in Senegalese culture that it is widely considered to be part of the national identity.
• Wrestling is Senegal's most popular sport and has become a national obsession.

Somalia is home to over 13 million people, beautiful landmarks, the longest coastline on the African continent.

• Ethiopians intending to visit Somalia must first apply for pre-visa.
• This online pre-visa can be granted by the Somalia consulate in the applicants home country.
• On presentation of the pre-visa at the border checkpoint of Somalia the traveler is then issued a visa on arrival.
• This visa is valid for a maximum total stay of 30 days within a one-year period.
• Alongside the printed confirmation that a visa will be issued upon arrival, the traveler must also have a return/onward ticket.
• A proof of hotel accommodation is also needed, as well as an international certificate of vaccination.
• Ethiopians intending to visit Somalia are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure. 
• Somali is the official language of Somalia.
• The currency spent in Somalia is the Somali shilling with the symbol: Sh.
• The following vaccinations are recommended for Somalia; hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, cholera, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio and measles.
• Tourists are not allowed to bring a thousand dollars or more to Somalia and if such occurs, it is advised to open a foreign account and deposit the money into the account and in the case of export, the amount imported and declared is only allowed out of Somalia.
• It is usually hot and dry in Somalia with an uneven rainfall.
• Somalia uses 220V, 50Hz with socket and plug Type C.
• The flight distance between Ethiopia and Somalia is 1 hour and 25 minutes.
• Ethiopia and Somalia are on the same time zone.
• The tourist attractions in Somalia includes; Berbera beach, Borama, Hargeisa, Bosaso

Thailand is a country with a population of 68 million people. It's known for being the biggest rice exporter in the world,for its sensual massage parl...

• Ethiopians intending to visit Thailand must first apply for an E-visa.
• This online pre-visa can be granted by the Thailand consulate in the applicant's home country.
• On presentation of the pre-visa at the border checkpoint of Thailand the traveller is then issued a visa on arrival.
• This visa is valid for a maximum total stay of 15days within a one-year period.
• Alongside the printed confirmation that a visa will be issued upon arrival, the traveller must also have a return/onward ticket.
• A proof of hotel accommodation is also needed, as well as an international certificate of vaccination.
• Ethiopians intending to visit Thailand are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with atleast two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.

Togo is a country of 7 million people known for being one of the major slave trade centres in historic times, for its French colonial history, an...

• Ethiopians intending to visit Togo must first apply for an E-visa.
• This online pre-visa can be granted by the Togo consulate in the applicant's home country.
• On presentation of the pre-visa at the border checkpoint of Togo the traveller is then issued a visa on arrival.
• This visa is valid for a maximum total stay of 7days within a one-year period.
• Alongside the printed confirmation that a visa will be issued upon arrival, the traveller must also have a return/onward ticket.
• A proof of hotel accommodation is also needed, as well as an international certificate of vaccination.
• Ethiopians intending to visit Togo are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with atleast two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.

• Ethiopians intending to visit Tuvalu must first apply for an E-visa.
• This online pre-visa can be granted by the Tuvaluan consulate in the applicant's home country.
• On presentation of the pre-visa at the border checkpoint of Tuvalu the traveller is then issued a visa on arrival.
• This visa is valid for a maximum total stay of 30days within a one-year period.
• Alongside the printed confirmation that a visa will be issued upon arrival, the traveller must also have a return/onward ticket.
• A proof of hotel accommodation is also needed, as well as an international certificate of vaccination.
• Ethiopians intending to visit Tuvalu are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with atleast two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure

Uganda has a population of over 40 million people. It is known for having 6.8% of the world's butterfly species, for being home to 11% of the world’s...

• Ethiopians travelling to Uganda for a stay up to 90 days are only required to apply for a visa upon arrival.
• Citizens of Ethiopia can also choose to apply for an electronic visa for the period of stay mentioned above.
• Citizens are required to provide passports valid for the period of stay in the country.
• Children under the age of 5 are required to have a Polio vaccination certificate.
• A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required from individuals visiting Uganda.
• There are no restrictions on exporting a moderate quantity of perfume, alcoholic drinks, tobacco and tobacco products, or either of them.
• Travellers must have enough money to cover the expenses of their stay.
• Travellers must provide return or onward tickets upon entry into Uganda.
• The import and export of local currency (Uganda Shilling-UGX) are prohibited, but there are no restrictions on importing foreign currencies as long as declared upon arrival.
• Cats and dogs must be accompanied by an official certificate of veterinary health that is issued in the home country not earlier than 6 days before the date of arrival in Uganda.
• All travellers are not required to pay any airport tax upon departing from the airport.
• In Uganda, the power plugs and sockets are of type G. The standard voltage is 240 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
• The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Uganda is 1 hour, 57 minutes.
• Uganda uses East Africa Time zone (GMT+3) hence, There is no time difference between Ethiopia and Uganda.
• The official languages are English and Swahili although, Luganda, a central language, is widely spoken across the country, and several other languages are also spoken including Runyoro, Runyankole, Rukiga, Luo and Lusoga.
• Road transportation is the most important way of transportation in Uganda. 95% of freight and passenger traffic is handled by road traffic
• Christians made up about 85 per cent of Uganda's population, with Muslims making up nearly 14%.
• Uganda has the tallest Mountain Range in Africa, the Rwenzori Mountains and is the Home of the Lake Victoria, the Source of Nile which is one of the seven natural wonders of Africa.
• Uganda is also home to over half of all Mountain Gorillas in the world 480 and 19 habituated gorilla groups to be visited.
• Tourist attractions in Uganda include national game parks, game reserves, traditional sites, and natural tropical forests
• Game viewing is the most popular tourist activity in Uganda. Wild animals like lions, buffaloes, giraffes, antelopes, elephants are common in Uganda’s ten national parks.

Zimbabwe is a country of roughly 16 million people known for its diverse wildlife, impeccable landscapes and diverse acceptable units of currency.

• Ethiopians intending to visit Zimbabwe must first apply for an E-visa.
• This online pre-visa can be granted by the Zimbabwean consulate in the applicant's home country.
• On presentation of the pre-visa at the border checkpoint of Zimbabwe the traveller is then issued a visa on arrival.
• This visa is valid for a maximum total stay of 90days within a one-year period.
• Alongside the printed confirmation that a visa will be issued upon arrival, the traveller must also have a return/onward ticket.
• A proof of hotel accommodation is also needed, as well as an international certificate of vaccination.
• Ethiopians intending to visit Zimbabwe are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with atleast two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.
  

Bangladesh has a population of 162 million people, home to the largest river delta in the world and the most colorful cycle rickshaws.

• Ethiopians intending to visit Bangladesh must obtain a visa on arrival. The visa on arrival fee cost $51 with taxes included and must be only paid in cash.
• Visitors are allowed to stay for a duration of 30 days in Bangladesh, within a one year period.
• Before arrival into the country, Ethiopians can obtain an online pre-visa, which is usually granted by the Bangladesh consulate in the applicant's home country.
• When visitors present a pre-visa upon arrival at the border checkpoint of Bangladesh they are then issued a visa on arrival.
• Besides a printed confirmation that a visa will be issued on arrival, the traveller must also carry along a return/onward ticket.
• Visitors must also show proof of a hotel accommodation for the duration of their stay, as well as an international certificate of vaccination.
• Ethiopians intending to visit Bangladesh are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.
• Visitors are required to have a minimum of $500 in case or credit to be granted entry into Bangladesh.
• Ethiopians visiting Bangladesh can apply for an extension of their visa for an additional 30 days, with the Department of Immigration and Passports in West Agargaon, Dhaka City.
• Intending visitors can get to Bangladesh through the Bole International Airport in Ethiopia.
• Visitors flying from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Dhaka, Bangladesh should expect a flight time of about 8 hours and 33 minutes.
• Bangladesh is 3 hours ahead of Ethiopia, with its timezone being Bangladeshi Standard Time (GMT+6).
• Islam is recognized as the state religion in Bangladesh, with Muslims making up for about 90% of its population.
• While there are a total of 38 indigenous languages spoken in Bangladesh, its official language is Bengali. However, Some people in Bangladesh can also speak English as well as Hindi and Urdu.
• The official currency used in Bangladesh is the Bangladeshi Taka. If you intend to visit the country, it is best to convert some of your money into the local currency. This can be done quite easily at banks, as well as at many of the shops in the cities.
• Bangladesh has a subtropical climate, with three distinct seasons: a hot, humid summer from March to June; a cool, rainy monsoon season from June to October; and a cool, dry winter from October to March.
• The people of Bangladesh are very friendly and hospitable, expect to get offers of tea, lunch or dinner.
• While one of the best ways of moving around Bangladesh is by train, other options of getting around includes, rickshaws, buses, ferries, taxis and car rentals.
• In Bangladesh the power plugs and sockets are of type C, D, G and K. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
• The people of Bangladesh eat a lot of fish and it forms a major staple of the local diet here.

Nigeria is known for its 250 ethnic tribes, good music, and the best jollof rice in the world.

• Ethiopia citizens visiting Nigeria are granted visa on arrival through a pre-visa application for a stay of up to 60 days.
• Citizens are required to obtain an approval letter on arrival before proceeding to Nigeria.
• The application should not exceed the validity of On Arrival Approval of 14 days before traveling to the country.
• Visitors are expected to leave at least a blank page on their passports to obtain visa stamps.
• Amendment pages at the back of the passport are not suitable for Nigeria visas.
• Evidence of sufficient funds to support stay in Nigeria with a recent bank statement must be provided.
• The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Lagos, Nigeria is 5 hours, 21 minutes and from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Abuja, Nigeria is 4 hours, 49 minutes.
• Nigeria uses the West Africa Standard Time zone (GMT+1) hence, Ethiopia is 2 hours ahead of Nigeria.
• Children under the age of 16, not traveling with both parents or a legal guardian must provide a notarized letter of consent signed by the non-accompanying parent(s) or guardian.
• Visitors must provide proof of travel arrangements including a computer-generated flight itinerary from the airline or travel agency or copy of airline tickets showing round trip travel to Nigeria and onward flight.
• There are no currency restrictions on entry and exit from the country.
• Visitors are required to present a proof of Polio and Yellow Fever vaccination.
• Visitors cannot depart the country without presenting entry stamps to the immigration authorities.
• Transportation within Nigeria can be made through buses, minivans, taxis, rickshaws, trains and ferries.
• Nigeria has a varied landscape. The far south is defined by its tropical rain-forest climate, Coastal plains are found in both the southwest and the southeast. The Eastern part and a little portion of the North is made up of freshwater swamp and rain-forest while the rest of the North is made up of desert lands.
• Nigeria has a tropical climate with two seasons, a wet season from April through October and a dry season from November through March with June being the month with the highest amount of rainfall and degree of humidity.
• Nigeria is the most populous country in Africa and the seventh most populous country in the world.
• The country is viewed as a multinational state, as it is inhabited by 250 ethnic groups, of which the four largest are the Fulani, Hausa, Igbo and Yoruba.
• The official language of Nigeria is the Nigerian English.
• Nigeria also has a wide array of unexploited mineral resources which include natural gas, coal, bauxite, tantalite, gold, tin, iron ore, limestone, niobium, lead and zinc.
• Nigeria is a religiously diverse society, with Christianity and Islam being the most widely professed religions.
• Tourism in Nigeria centres largely on events, due to the country's ample amount of ethnic groups, but also includes rain forests, savannah, waterfalls and other natural attractions.
• The surrounding areas around Calabar and Cross River state in Lagos is believed to have the largest diversity of butterflies in the world.
• Nigeria has the longest bridge in Africa, The Third Mainland Bridge in Lagos.
• Places of interest may include the Tafawa Balewa Square(Lagos), Yankari Games Reserve (Bauchi), Obudu Cattle Ranch(Crossriver), The Nike Art Gallery, Freedom Park Lagos and the Cathedral Church of Christ, Lagos.

Seychelles is an archipelago of 115 islands in the Indian Ocean, off East Africa. Seychelles populated with over 96,000 people, it is known for its be...

• Ethiopia citizens visiting Seychelles are only required to undergo a tourist registration exercise at the embassy due for a period of 90 days.
• Citizens are required to provide passport valid within the duration stay upon arrival.
• Due to the outbreak of swine flu, all travellers arriving in Seychelles islands have to fill in a questionnaire upon arrival.
• Visitors must prove that they have enough money not less than USD 150 for each day, or USD 75 for each day when visiting either through a bank statement or by cash.
• Evidence of accommodation during the visit should also accompany other documents, this could be in form of hotel reservations receipts or rent tellers
• In Seychelles, the power plugs and sockets are of type G. The standard voltage is 240 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
• Seychelles uses the Seychelles Time zone(GMT+4), hence, Seychelles is 1 hour ahead of Ethiopia.
• The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Seychelles is 3 hours, 29 minutes.
• Visitors must also provide a return or onward tickets, if unable to be purchased before arrival, they must be bought on arrival.
• Importation of spear-fishing equipment, firearms, narcotics, dangerous drugs, swords, clothing of camouflage design, pornographic literature, films DVDs and any such goods is prohibited according to the law of Seychelles.
• Importation of birds is prohibited with the exception of the African Grey Parrot provided it has been a family pet for one year.
• According to the law of Seychelles, all imported animals must undergo quarantine for a 14 day-period upon arrival after which they will be granted a permit to enter Seychelles.
• Visitors are required to provide a valid plant import permit to bring all plants, seed, bulb, cuttings, or other unprocessed plant products, fruit and vegetables into Seychelles.
• Currencies up to the equivalent of 2,000 Seychelles Rupee are not allowed in and out of the country.
• Restricted goods include unprocessed coco-de-mer, live tortoises, shells and live and processed fish.
• Seychelles is classified as a tropical rain forest as the climate is humid because the islands are small and the temperature varies little throughout the year
• In Seychelles, the coolest months in July and August, the windy months are from May to November and this is the most pleasant time of the year. On the other hand, the hot months are from December to April while March and April are the hottest months
• Seychelles is among the world's leading countries to protect lands for threatened species allocating 42% of its territory for conservation.
• Seychelles hosts some of the largest seabird colonies in the world, notably on the outer islands of Aldabra and Cosmoledo
• Since the use of spearguns and dynamite for fishing was banned through efforts of local conservationists in the 1960s, the wildlife is unafraid of snorkelers and divers.
• French and English are official languages along with Seychellois Creole which is primarily based upon French
• The papers are mostly written in Seychellois Creole, French and English.
• Most Seychellois are Christians, Hinduism is practised by 2.4%, and Islam by 1.6%. Other non-Christian faiths accounted for 1.1% of the population while a further 5.9% were non-religious or did not specify a religion.
• Seychellois society is essentially matriarchal, that is, mothers tend to be dominant in the household, controlling most expenditures and looking after the interests of the children
• Staple foods eaten in Seychelles include fish, seafood and shellfish dishes, often accompanied with rice
• Seychelles has the highest incarceration rate in the world of 799 prisoners per 100,000 population, exceeding the United States rate by 15%.
• The country is home to numerous beaches, coral reefs and nature reserves, as well as rare animals such as giant Aldabra tortoises.
• It also has the mountain rainforests of Morne Seychellois National Park and beaches, including Beau Vallon and Anse Takamaka.

Namibia is known for its 2.5 million people, the highest sand dunes and the largest canyon in Africa.

Bolivia is a country of some 11 million people popular for its ancient Andean ruins, its thick jungles, and for having "zebras" control traffic.

• Before entry into the country, Ethiopians intending to visit Bolivia must first apply for an E-visa.
• This online pre-visa can be granted by the Bolivian consulate in the applicants home country.
• On presentation of the pre-visa at the border checkpoint of Bolivia the traveller is then issued a visa on arrival.
• Your visa is valid for a maximum total stay of 90days within a one year period.
• Alongside the printed confirmation that a visa will be issued upon arrival the traveller must also have a return/onward ticket.
• A proof of hotel accommodation is also required, as well as an international certificate of vaccination.
• Intended visitors to Bolivia must provide a passport with six months of validity and with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.
• Visitors entering Bolivia with amounts more than $10000, music declare it on arrival.
• Flying from Addis Ababa to San Jose, Bolivia will take visitors about 16 hours and 57 minutes. There are very few non stop flights from Addis Ababa to San Jose. Visitors will have to take connecting flights.
• Bolivia's timezone is the Bolivia Time (GMT-4), and Ethiopia is 7 hours ahead of Bolivia.
• A majority of the people in Bolivia practice Christianity.
• Spanish is the official language in Bolivia, however, the indigenous languages of Quechua and Aymara are the preferred languages when bargaining in rural markets. English is also rarely spoken here.
• The Bolivian food consists mainly of meat, potatoes, corn pancakes, rice, eggs, and vegetables.
• Bolivia has a humid tropical climate with clear cut wet and dry seasons.
• The most common and reliable way to get around Bolivia is through buses. All you can take minibuses, taxis, cable cars or trains.
• Visitors to Bolivia should ensure to carry along sockets and plugs of type A and C.
• The Bolivian Boliviano is the official currency used here. There is a limit of 300 USD per ATM transaction. This is for your safety, to prevent thieves from being able to extort large amounts of cash easily from tourists.

Cambodia is a country of over 16.01 million people known for being the home of the largest religious monument in the world, for its warm culture, and...

• Intending visitors to Cambodia require a visa on arrival or eVisa for stays up to 30 days.
• The online pre-visa can be granted by the Cambodian consulate in the applicant's home country.
• On presentation of the pre-visa at the border checkpoint of Cambodia the traveller is usually then issued a visa on arrival. Your visa is valid for a maximum total stay of 30days within a one year period.
• Alongside the printed confirmation that a visa will be issued upon arrival, travellers must also have a return/onward ticket, a proof of hotel accommodation as well as an international certificate of vaccination.
• Ethiopians intending to visit Cambodia are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.
• Visitors can get from Ethiopia to Cambodia using Ethiopian airlines or Bole International Airport, Addis Ababa.
• Flying from Ethiopia to Cambodia typically takes up to 12 hours and 10 minutes. However, there are very few non stop flights from Ethiopia to Cambodia, and you will have to take connecting flights.
• The timezone operated in Cambodia is the Indochina Time (GMT+7), this makes Ethiopia 4 hours behind Cambodia.
• Khmer is the official language in Cambodia, and is spoken by 90% of the population. English is also widely spoken here.
• Buddhism is the official religion in Cambodia, which is predominately practiced by 97% of the population. Islam, Christianity and tribal animism are practiced by a smaller percentage of the people.
• The power and socket plug used in Cambodia is of type A, C and G.
• Shared taxis, bicycles, boats, buses and call rentals are some of the ways visitors can get around the cities of Cambodia.
• Cambodia has 2 seasons and a tropical climate with warm temperatures throughout the year. The northeast monsoon season runs from December through April, when it brings sunny and dry weather, especially in the early months of January and February.
• The official currency used in Cambodia is the Cambodian riel. US dollars are also widely available and accepted in Cambodia. Most ATMs throughout the country will dispense dollars instead of riel. 
• A typical Cambodian meal would normally consist of a soup, a salad, a main fish dish, vegetables and rice.
  

Djibouti is a country of more than 956, 985 people known for its impeccable desert landscapes, intriguing marine life, and for celebrating Christmas o...

• Facilities for an electronic visa is made available for  Ethiopia passport holders for a duration of 180 days.
• Intending visitors are required to have a passport valid for a minimum of 6 months from the arrival date to Djibouti.
• The passport should have at least two blank pages for visa stamps at the port of entry.
• Intending visitors are expected to have proof of yellow fever vaccination. 
• Tourists are required to have a return or onward ticket and proof of enough funds to spend during their stay.
• A detailed printed itinerary of your time in Djibouti and a confirmation of accommodation during the stay is needed.
• Kenya Airways, Oman Air, EgyptAir, Etihad airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa and Ethiopian Airways are major carriers that fly from Uganda to Djibouti.
• The estimated flight time from Uganda to Djibouti is 2 hours, 35 minutes. 
• The Djiboutian Franc is the official currency used in Djibouti.  Visitors can exchange their foreign currency at various bank and exchange outlets in the country.
• Djibouti is dominated by the Islamic religion with about 94% of the entire population practising it while Christians make up the minority.
• The languages spoken in Djibouti include Afar, Arabic, Somali and French. Although Somali and Afar are the most widely spoken tongues, Arabic and French serve as the official languages.
• Djibouti experiences an arid climate consisting of extremely hot and dry weather. From October up till April, the weather is slightly cooler, with a little rainfall. 
• Samosas, fah-fah and cambaboor served with yoghurt are some of the major dishes served in Djibouti.
•  Trains, buses and taxis are major means of transportation in Djibouti.
• The power plugs and sockets in Djibouti are of type C and E. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
• The timezone in Djibouti is the East Africa Time (GMT +3), which means there is no time difference between Uganda and Djibouti.
•  Visitors are expected to be courteous and conscious of existing rules and customs as they go about their tourism-related activities.

​​Gabon is a country of more that 2.025 million people known for having one of the best health care infrastructures in West Africa and for b...

• Ethiopians visiting Gabon are required to apply for an electronic visa for a variable duration of stay of at least 30 days.
• Gabon’s electronic visa may be extended for another 30 days total by contacting the local police station or immigration office.
• No sticker will be issued to citizens applying for the electronic visa.
• Super rush processing times for Gabon electronic visas are approximately 24 hours.
• Ethiopia citizens are required to print out two copies of the electronic visa certificate. 
• Visitors are required to give one copy of the electronic visa certificate to the immigration department as your travel visa upon arrival in Gabon and one copy upon departure.
• The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Libreville, Gabon is 4 hours, 42 minutes.
• Gabon uses West Africa Standard Time zone (GMT+1) hence, Ethiopia is 2 hours ahead of Gabon.
• Visitors are required to provide one copy of proof of vaccination for yellow fever.
• Visitors aged 17 years old or more are allowed the free import of 250 grammes of tobacco, 200 cigarettes or cigarillos, or 50 cigars; 50 grammes of perfume; Two litres of alcoholic drinks and Presents up to a total value of XOF 5,000.
• There are no restrictions on tobacco or tobacco articles of Cameroon origin imported from Cameroon.
• Visitors are not required to pay any airport tax upon their departure from the airport.
• An import permit is needed for transporting arms and ammunition from the Home Ministry, Libreville and applications should be submitted 3 months before departure.
• Visitors are required to hold a hotel voucher or a letter of invitation issued by the sponsor and onward or return tickets.
• To bring in pets, visitors must have a certificate of vaccination against rabies or a veterinary certificate issued by the home country less than three days before departure. Dogs and cats less than three months old are exempted from such certificates.
• Gabon is a country along the Atlantic coast of Central Africa, has significant areas of protected parkland. 
• Gabon has one of the lowest population density of any country in Africa.
• Gabon is one of the fewer African countries without ethnic disharmony. Most ethnicity are spread throughout Gabon, leading to constant contact and interaction among the groups.
• It is estimated that 80% of Gabon's population can speak French, and that 30% of Libreville residents are native speakers of the language. Nationally, 32% of the Gabonese people speak the Fang Language as a mother tongue.
• Gabonese cuisine is influenced by French cuisine, but staple foods are also available
• Tourists are very attracted to the forested coastal terrain of its famed Loango National Park shelters a diversity of wildlife, from gorillas and hippos to whales. 
• The Lopé National Park in Gabon is known for its rainforest and the Akanda National Park for its mangroves and tidal beaches.
• Tourism in Gabon is underdeveloped. Despite this, attractions include beaches, ocean and inland fishing facilities, the falls on the Ogooué River, and the Crystal Mountains.

Guinea-Bissau has a population of some 1,815,698 people and is known for its ancient Portuguese ruins, ultra-fresh seafood, and polyrhythmic musi...

• Ethiopia citizens visiting Guinea-Bissau are granted visa on arrival and they can stay there for up to 90 days. 
• Visitors are required to possess a passport with a validity of at least another 90 days from the date of arrival.
• Visitors must provide at least one blank page of their passports for visa stamps.
• Facilities for Electronic visa is also available for Mauritius passport holders.
• To bring in pets, visitors should obtain a veterinarian certificate.
• There are no restrictions on possessing local or foreign currencies at entry or exit.
• Visitors are not required to pay any airport tax upon their departure from the airport.
• Tourists are required to have a return or onward ticket and proof of enough funds to spend during their stay.
• In Guinea-Bissau, the power plugs and sockets are of type C. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
• Guinea-Bissau currently uses the Greenwich Mean Time zone (GMT) which places Ethiopia 3 hours ahead of Guinea-Bissau.
• The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Guinea-Bissau is 7 hours, 49 minutes.
• Transport in Guinea-Bissau is made mainly by water, the road transport system is only secondary because roadways are unpaved.
• Guinea-Bissau adopts West African CFA franc also known as a peso.
• The official language of Guinea-Bissau is Portuguese which is widely spoken by 91% of the population. 
• A typical Guinean dish consists of rice and fish, which are abundant and relatively cheap throughout the country. Plates that contain beef, chicken, pork, and goat meat are also on hand, often served or seasoned with different kinds of sauces, (peanut is common), palm oil and vegetables.
• Guinea-Bissau is a tropical country on West Africa’s Atlantic coast that’s known for national parks and wildlife.
• Islam is the most popular religion in Guinea-Bissau with Muslims accounting for 45% of the total population of the country. About 22% of the country's population are Christians while 31% adhere to the traditional African beliefs.

Iran is a country of over 80 million people people. It is famous for being home to the Persian cat, for producing the best rugs, and for having about...

• Ethiopia citizens can get visa on arrival for travelling to Iran as tourists and the maximum duration of stay is 30 days.
• Visitors are required to possess a passport with a validity of at least another 90 days from the date of arrival.
• Visitors must provide at least one blank page of their passports for visa stamps.
• Facilities for an electronic visa is also available for Ethiopian passport holders.
• Visa granted on arrival can only be obtained by visitors with passports coming for tourism only and staying for no more than 15 days; they must have a pre-approval code before travelling.
• Yellow fever vaccination certificate required for visitors aged 9 months.
• Pets may enter as visitor's luggage, as cargo, or in the cabin.
• Birds, cats and dogs must be accompanied by a veterinarian health certificate and by a certificate of vaccination against rabies
• Visitors are allowed bring in a moderate amount of cigarettes, a moderate amount of perfume for personal use and gifts whose import duty or tax is not more than USD 80.
• On leaving the country, visitors will be required to pay a departure tax of IRR 70,000
• Visitors are allowed to possess up to IRR 500,000 on entry and at departure.
• Intending visitors can get to Haiti from the main international airport in Ethiopia, the Addis Ababa Bole International Airport located in the city of Addis Ababa. 
• Emirates, Lufthansa, British Airways are KLM are some of the airlines that fly from Ethiopia to Iran.
• All tourists or foreigners entering Iran are required to report their arrival within 8 days at Police Headquarters in Tehran or Main Police Office in other Iranian cities so as to obtain a residential permit.
• Visitors are strongly recommended to have several passport photos and copies of their passport, especially the page containing personal dates, as all owners of private or public places such as hotels must inform Police Authorities and Foreign Nationals Residence Record Office of the details of such visitors
• Trading in or possession of illegal drugs is a serious crime that is met with very severe penalties in Iran.
• Bringing in alcoholic drinks and old books or magazines is also not allowed.
• It is prohibited to bring in any kind of live birds, animals and their products, bacteria, fungi, insects, worms, viruses, berries, fruits, plants, seedlings or vegetables, bulbs, parts of plants or cuttings, stalks, roots, seeds and soil, especially from Asian countries. 
• In Iran, the power plugs and sockets are of type C and F. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
• Iran currently uses Iran Daylight Time zone (GMT+4:30) hence, Iran is 30 minutes ahead of Ethiopia.
• The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Iran is 4 hours, 9 minutes.
• Transportation in Iran is made mainly by road, the best way to escape the traffic and crowded streets of city centres.
• The currency adopted by Iran is the Iranian Rial.
• Persian (Farsi) is the predominant and official language of Iran.
• Tourism in Iran is diverse, providing a range of activities from hiking and skiing in the Alborz and Zagros mountains, to beach holidays by the Persian Gulf and the Caspian Sea.

Laos is populated with over 6.858 million people, and is home to beautiful parks,monuments and several protected areas. Laos is known as the land of a...

• The citizens of Ethiopia intending to visit Laos can obtain a visa on arrival up to 30 days of stay.
• The facility for an electronic visa is opened for Ethiopia citizens for a duration of one month.
• Cape Verde citizens must possess a passport valid for the duration of visit in Laos.
• Yellow Fever, Hepatitis A and Typhoid Fever vaccination certificate is only required for visitors
• The associated plug type used in Laos are Type C and A and all power sockets in the country provide a standard voltage of 230V with a standard frequency of 50Hz.
• Laos uses Indochina Time zone (GMT+7), hence, Laos is 4 hours ahead of Ethiopia.
• Transportation choices including bus and truck are becoming popular with travellers.
• The official language of Laos is called Lao. The widely spoken foreign language in Laos is the French Language.
• The predominant religion of Laos is Theravada Buddhism, almost all the citizens of the country are followers of the religion.
• The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Laos is 9 hours, 27 minutes.
• Intending visitors can get to Laos from any international airport in Cape Verde. There are international airports in Sal and Santiago.
• Laos has a mostly tropical savanna climate, although, Laos is vulnerable to climate change and almost all provinces in the country are at high risk from climate change.
• Lao food is traditionally eaten with sticky rice using fingers. In the countryside, people all eat as family-style, sitting on the floor, sharing a few dishes.
• Lao traditional food is dry, spicy and very delicious based on fish, buffalo meat, pork, poultry and especially herbs.
• The most famous Lao dish is larb, a spicy mixture of marinated meat or fish that is sometimes raw with a variable combination of herbs, greens, and spices.
• Sticky rice is a characteristic staple food and has cultural and religious significance to the Lao people
• some of the Laos newspapers are written in French and English language.
• The biggest tourist attraction is the Luang Prabang city which makes up a collection of golden-roofed temples, wooden houses and crumbling French provincial buildings fill the main roads of this city 
• The ancient Wat Xieng Thong Temple, The Mekong which is Southeast Asia’s longest river, The Plain of Jars are other attractive spots available for exploration.

Lesotho is an enclaved country in southern Africa, with a population of about 2 million people. Lesotho is a land of clear blue skies and more than 30...

• Citizens of Ethiopia are only required to apply for an electronic visa to travel to Lesotho for a period of 14 days.
• Citizens of Ethiopia are expected to provide a passport that is valid within the duration of stay.
• Visitors are required to leave at least one blank page of their passport for visa stamps upon entry.
• A Yellow Fever Vaccination Certification will be requested from Ethiopia citizens entering Lesotho.
• There are no restrictions on the possession of currency on entry or at exit.
• In Lesotho, the power plugs and sockets are of type M. The standard voltage is 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
• Lesotho uses South Africa Standard Time zone (GMT+2) which means Ethiopia 1 hour ahead of Lesotho.
• The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Lesotho is 5 hours, 58 minutes.
• Transportation within Lesotho can be done either by driving or using public transport such as coaches or minibus taxis.
• Because Lesotho is a country within South Africa, its roadways are linked with those of South Africa this also means that Lesotho has no seaports or harbours of its own.
• Lesotho adopts both the South African rand and the Lesotho loti.
• Sotho and English are the official languages of Lesotho, and the former is the national and most widely spoken language in the country.
• Christianity more popularly practiced followed with Isam, Hinduism, Buddhism and Baha'i.
• Lesotho's food culture features potato, seafood, rice and vegetables.
• The Kingdom of Lesotho is a small landlocked country within South Africa, known for its towering mountain peaks and breathtaking vistas.
• Lesotho is also known for its nature reserves, highlands for tourist’s skiing, national park, mountains and waterfalls.

The Republic of Madagascar, has its capital as Antananarivo. It is a home to about 26,641,187 people and more than half of its wildlife is not found a...

• The citizens of Ethiopia intending to visit Madagascar can obtain a visa on arrival up to 90 days of stay.
• The facility for an electronic visa is opened for Ethiopia citizens for a duration of one month.
• Ethiopia citizens must possess a passport valid for the duration of visit in Madagascar.
• Visitors are required to leave at least three blank pages of their passport for visa stamps on entry.
• Yellow Fever Vaccination Certificate is needed for entry into Madagascar.
• There are no currency restrictions on entry and exit from the country.
• Citizens bringing in pets are required to present a health certificate and certification of vaccination against animal diseases.
• Pets will be examined on arrival and may be subject to quarantine at the port of entry.
• Visitors are not required to pay any airport tax upon their departure from the airport.
• Visitors having arms and ammunition in their possession are required to provide a permit.
• It is prohibited to exchange currencies through black markets. This is because according to Madagascan rules, only banks and foreign exchange offices are permitted to exchange foreign currencies.
• Foreigners are only allowed to hold currencies up to MGA 400,000 worth on entry and at departure.
• In Madagascar, the power plugs and sockets are of type C, D, E, J and K. The standard voltage is 127 / 220 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
• Madagascar uses East Africa zone (GMT+3), hence, there is no time difference between Ethiopia and Madagascar.
• The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Madagascar is 4 hours, 39 minutes.
• Most people use taxi-brousse, an old minivan seating up to 15 people, as their main form of transportation for short and long trips in Madagascar.
• Madagascar adopts the Malagasy ariary as its official currency.
• The official languages of Madagascar are Malagasy and French.
• Romazava is considered the national dish of Madagascar, the basic ingredients are beef, pork and chicken cubes, onions, tomatoes, spinach and crushed garlic.
• The nation comprises the island of Madagascar and numerous smaller peripheral islands
• Madagascar is known to be the fourth-largest planet in the world.
• Considering its vast size, Madagascar has very few railways of just 854 kilometres of track to be precise.
• Men and women wear the same cloth in Madagascar, the Lamba, a rectangular length of cloth wrapped around the body, and  different designs are worn for different occasions.
• Madagascar's tourist attractions include its beaches and biodiversity; the island's endemic wildlife and forests.

Qatar, a home to over 2.6 million people and having the third-largest natural gas and oil reserves, is the richest country in the world. Its capital c...

• Facilities for an electronic visa is made available for Ethiopia citizens travelling to Qatar for a period of 30 days.
• Visitors are required to possess passports valid for the proposed duration of stay.
• Visitors are expected to leave at least two blank pages on their passports to obtain visa stamps.
• Certificate of vaccination is not required for Ethiopians to travel to Qatar.
• Proof of Sufficient Funds by presenting evidence of sufficient funds to support visit to Qatar such as pay stubs, traveller's cheques, and/or most recent bank statement.
• If they have a tourist visa, travellers must also have evidence of confirmed hotel reservation and any major credit card or at least USD 1,400.
• There are no currency restrictions on entering or departing Qatar.
• All travellers are not required to pay any airport tax upon departing from the airport.
• The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Qatar is 3 hours, 18 minutes.
• Qatar is on the Arabian Standard Time zone (GMT+3) hence, there is no time difference between Ethiopia and Qatar.
• Some HIV/AIDS entry restrictions exist for visitors visiting Qatar.
• Customs regulations are strict regarding alcohol, narcotics, pork products, weapons or weapons-related articles (handcuffs, laser pointers, etc.) and pornographic/sexually-related materials in Qatar.
• Incidents involving obscene language, gestures, or insulting comments often result in arrest, overnight imprisonment, and/or fines.
• Religion is a very sensitive issue in Qatar; treat any discussions on religion with care and caution. The law provides for a prison sentence of up to seven years for defaming, desecrating, or committing blasphemy against Islam, Christianity, or Judaism. 
• Flogging is employed as a punishment for alcohol consumption or illicit sexual relations.
• The law also restricts public worship for non-Islamic faiths.
• While you may import religious material for personal use, do not bring religious materials into the country for proselytizing purposes; this is prohibited.
• Pets are cleared for entry into Qatar if they are carried in a clean and lockable cage suitable for the size of the animal and designed for air travel and accompanied by an official certificate of veterinary health, which confirms that the animal is cleared for air travel, free from disease and vaccinated.
• Firearms require special permission in advance from the Ministry of Defense, Government of Qatar.
• There are no restrictions on importing or exporting local currency (Qatar Riyal-QAR) and foreign currencies other than Israeli currency.
• Transport within Qatar is made with Mass-transit options such as a Doha Metro, light-rail system and more extensive bus networks.
• Arabic is the official language of Qatar, with Qatari Arabic the local dialect.
• English is particularly useful for communication with Qatar's large expatriate community.
• Qatar is the world's biggest buyer in the art market by value based on this reason, art is at the central of the country’s tourism.

The Republic of Rwanda is known for its mountains and numerous lakes. It has a population of about 11,262,500 people and its capital and largest city...

• Ethiopians intending to visit Rwanda must first apply for an E-visa.
• This online pre-visa can be granted by the Rwandan consulate in the applicant's home country.
• On presentation of the pre-visa at the border checkpoint of Rwanda the traveler is then issued a visa on arrival.
• This visa is valid for a maximum total stay of 30 days within a one-year period.
• Alongside the printed confirmation that a visa will be issued upon arrival, the traveler must also have a return/onward ticket.
• A proof of hotel accommodation is also needed, as well as an international certificate of vaccination.
• Ethiopians intending to visit Rwanda are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with at least two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.
• The languages that are typically spoken in Rwanda are Kinyarwanda, English and French.
• The currency spent in Rwanda is the Rwandan franc with the symbol; 'Fr.'
• The vaccinations needed on entry for Rwanda are; hepatitis A, hepatitis B, typhoid, yellow fever, rabies, meningitis, polio, measles, chicken pox, pneumonia and influenza.
• The power plugs used in Somalia is 230V, 50Hz sockets and plugs Type C and Type J.
• Rwanda has a temperate tropical highland climate with lower temperatures due to its high elevation.
• Tourist centers in Rwanda includes; National Museum of Rwanda, Butare.Gisozi Genocide Memorial Centre or Kigali Memorial Centre, Kigali, Volcanoes National Park, Ruhengeri, Akagera National Park, Kigali.
• The time difference between Ethiopia and Rwanda is an hour and Ethiopia is ahead of Rwanda.
• The flight distance from Ethiopia to Rwanda is 2 hours 30 minutes.

Suriname is known for its population of about 600,000 people, incredible natural reserves and the largest reservoir lakes on the planet.

• Ethiopians intending to visit Suriname must first apply for an E- visa.
  
• This online pre-visa can be granted by the Surinamese consulate in the applicant's home country.
• This E-visa is valid for a maximum total stay of 90days within a one-year period.
• Alongside the E-visa, the traveller must also have a return/onward ticket.
• A proof of hotel accommodation is also needed, as well as an international certificate of vaccination.
• Ethiopians intending to visit Suriname are required to provide a passport with six months of validity and with atleast two blank pages for stamps on arrival and departure.

Uganda has a population of over 40 million people. It is known for having 6.8% of the world's butterfly species, for being home to 11% of the world’s...

• Ethiopians travelling to Uganda for a stay up to 90 days are only required to apply for a visa upon arrival.
• Citizens of Ethiopia can also choose to apply for an electronic visa for the period of stay mentioned above.
• Citizens are required to provide passports valid for the period of stay in the country.
• Children under the age of 5 are required to have a Polio vaccination certificate.
• A Yellow Fever vaccination certificate is required from individuals visiting Uganda.
• There are no restrictions on exporting a moderate quantity of perfume, alcoholic drinks, tobacco and tobacco products, or either of them.
• Travellers must have enough money to cover the expenses of their stay.
• Travellers must provide return or onward tickets upon entry into Uganda.
• The import and export of local currency (Uganda Shilling-UGX) are prohibited, but there are no restrictions on importing foreign currencies as long as declared upon arrival.
• Cats and dogs must be accompanied by an official certificate of veterinary health that is issued in the home country not earlier than 6 days before the date of arrival in Uganda.
• All travellers are not required to pay any airport tax upon departing from the airport.
• In Uganda, the power plugs and sockets are of type G. The standard voltage is 240 V and the standard frequency is 50 Hz.
• The estimated flight time from Addis Ababa, Ethiopia to Uganda is 1 hour, 57 minutes.
• Uganda uses East Africa Time zone (GMT+3) hence, There is no time difference between Ethiopia and Uganda.
• The official languages are English and Swahili although, Luganda, a central language, is widely spoken across the country, and several other languages are also spoken including Runyoro, Runyankole, Rukiga, Luo and Lusoga.
• Road transportation is the most important way of transportation in Uganda. 95% of freight and passenger traffic is handled by road traffic
• Christians made up about 85 per cent of Uganda's population, with Muslims making up nearly 14%.
• Uganda has the tallest Mountain Range in Africa, the Rwenzori Mountains and is the Home of the Lake Victoria, the Source of Nile which is one of the seven natural wonders of Africa.
• Uganda is also home to over half of all Mountain Gorillas in the world 480 and 19 habituated gorilla groups to be visited.
• Tourist attractions in Uganda include national game parks, game reserves, traditional sites, and natural tropical forests
• Game viewing is the most popular tourist activity in Uganda. Wild animals like lions, buffaloes, giraffes, antelopes, elephants are common in Uganda’s ten national parks.