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| − | + | Ethiopia is a north-eastern African country with a population of about 75 million. There are dozens of different ethnic groups in the country, with most people of either [[Semitic]] or [[Cushitic]] origin. The country is very poor, following decades of drought and war. Christianity is the major religion of the country, with about 60% of the population belonging to the [[Ethiopian Orthodox Church]]. Since 1991 there has been freedom for worship and witness (prior to this the Marxist regime persecuted Christians) and there has been huge growth in the [[Protestant]] church since then with now over 10 million Protestant Christians. There is an increasing [[Muslim]] minority. | |
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| + | Ethiopia is a north-eastern African country with a population of about 75 million. There are dozens of different ethnic groups in the country, with most people of either [[Semitic]] or [[Cushitic]] origin. The country is very poor, following decades of drought and war. Christianity is the major religion of the country, with about 60% of the population belonging to the [[Ethiopian Orthodox Church]]. Since 1991 there has been freedom for worship and witness (prior to this the Marxist regime persecuted Christians) and there has been huge growth in the [[Protestant]] church since then with now over 10 million Protestant Christians. There is an increasing [[Muslim]] minority. | ||
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| + | ===History=== | ||
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| + | ===Geography=== | ||
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| + | ===Economy=== | ||
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* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethiopia Wikipedia - Ethiopia] | * [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ethiopia Wikipedia - Ethiopia] | ||
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Revision as of 08:01, 19 June 2007
Synopsis
Ethiopia is a north-eastern African country with a population of about 75 million. There are dozens of different ethnic groups in the country, with most people of either Semitic or Cushitic origin. The country is very poor, following decades of drought and war. Christianity is the major religion of the country, with about 60% of the population belonging to the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Since 1991 there has been freedom for worship and witness (prior to this the Marxist regime persecuted Christians) and there has been huge growth in the Protestant church since then with now over 10 million Protestant Christians. There is an increasing Muslim minority.
Contents
Related topics
- Denominations in Ethiopia Index - Ethiopian Orthodox | Kale Heywet Church | Mekane Yesu Church | United Pentecostal Church in Ethiopia
- Regions - Addis Ababa | Afar | Amhara | Benishangul-Gumaz | Dire Dawa | Gambela | Harari | Oromia | Somali | Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples Region | Tigray
- Christian Radio in Ethiopia Index
- Bible Colleges in Ethiopia Index
- Christian Schools in Ethiopia Index
Comments, Personal Articles, Studies and Sermons
Ethiopia (discussion) (For short comments and opinions)
For related quotations see Ethiopia (quotes)
Main article
Ethiopia is a north-eastern African country with a population of about 75 million. There are dozens of different ethnic groups in the country, with most people of either Semitic or Cushitic origin. The country is very poor, following decades of drought and war. Christianity is the major religion of the country, with about 60% of the population belonging to the Ethiopian Orthodox Church. Since 1991 there has been freedom for worship and witness (prior to this the Marxist regime persecuted Christians) and there has been huge growth in the Protestant church since then with now over 10 million Protestant Christians. There is an increasing Muslim minority.
History
Geography
Peoples
Economy
Politics
Religion
Links
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