Ethiopia, in the Horn of Africa, is a rugged landlocked country, split by the Great Rift Valley. With archaeological finds dating back more than 3 million years, it’s a place of ancient culture and famous for its  architecture, ancient paintings and manuscripts. The largest lake, Lake Tana, is the source of the Blue Nile and the Blue Nile Falls. Coptic monasteries were built on Dak and Daga islands. The extraordinary Simien Mountains feature native wildlife, valleys and gorges, as do the Bale Mountains in the Ethiopian Highlands. …Read more