Amhara Region facts for kids
Quick facts for kids
Amhara Region
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Regional State
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Map of Ethiopia showing Amhara Region
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| Country | Ethiopia | ||
| Capital | Bahir Dar | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 154,708.96 km2 (59,733.46 sq mi) | ||
| Area rank | 3 | ||
| Population
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| • Total | 20,018,988 | ||
| • Rank | 2 | ||
| • Density | 129.397728/km2 (335.138578/sq mi) | ||
| ISO 3166 code | ET-AM | ||
Amhara Region is a region of Ethiopia. It is the homeland of the Amhara people. The capital city is Bahir Dar.
Ethiopia's largest inland body of water, Lake Tana, is in Amhara. The region also has the Semien Mountains National Park. The park includes Ras Dashan, the highest point in Ethiopia.
Administrative zones
Like other Regions in Ethiopia, Amhara is divided into administrative zones:
- Agew Awi
- East Gojjam
- North Gondar
- North Shewa
- North Wollo
- Oromia
- South Gondar
- South Wollo
- Wag Hemra
- West Gojjam
- Bahir Dar (special zone)
Images for kids
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The Blue Nile Falls near Bahir Dar
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Bete Giyorgis, one of the churches in Lalibela.
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The Bahir Dar Airport in the Amhara region
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A farmer carrying hay from the fields to his home, Amhara
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See also
In Spanish: Región de Amhara para niños
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