Amhara Region facts for kids
| Amhara Region አማራ |
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 Map of Ethiopia showing Amhara Region |
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| Country | Ethiopia | ||
| Area | |||
| • Total | 154,708.96 km2 (59,733.46 sq mi) | ||
| Area rank | 3 | ||
| Population (2014) | |||
| • 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 Bahir Dar Airport in the Amhara Region.
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The Blue Nile in the Amhara Region
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Jin Bahir Falls in the Semien Mountains
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A farmer carrying hay from the fields to his home, Amhara
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