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Blog #18: Ethiopia is an enchanting country to visit, so I don’t understand why it has hardly any tourists.

Ethiopia may well be the birthplace of Homo sapiens as well as the home of Ardipithicus ramidus, the oldest known hominid (human relative). Its prehistory and history are long and unique, with some amazing remnants of the past to visit. And the link with the Queen of Sheba is fascinating. Unlike other African countries, Ethiopia very effectively resisted colonization. It has beautiful mountains and hills as well as lakes and rivers, wildlife, friendly people, and interesting cultures. I decided to go alone to check it out, even if no one else was going. I selected the picture shown along with this blurb because few people know that Ethiopia has such beautiful places.

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