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	Currency Submitted by M17566 on 2008-08-01 02:13:33 The dollar is not the best bet in Ethiopia in terms of value for money. Euros and pound sterling go further. Also cash advances on credit cards stings your pocket   View this tip Getting a visia Submitted by M19430 on 2009-05-18 02:28:11 Foreign visitors must have entry visas. Entry visas can be obtained from Ethiopian Diplomatic mission or consulate from your place of departure, which saves you about 30 min in the visa section. If you areE a national or a permanent resident in   View this tip What should I pack? Submitted by M19430 on 2009-05-18 03:02:28 - Don't over pack, your travel sack will need to fit in the vehicles with everybody else, - You will need sun block no matter what time of year, - Pack for swimming, there are many natural hot springs and lakes,that are to inviting to pass up,   View this tip Time / Calendar in Ethiopia Submitted by M19317 on 2009-06-10 05:28:48 Ethiopians are some seven years younger than the rest of the world! Ethiopia uses the Julian calendar. In the Julian calendar, a year comprises thirteen months; twelve of these months have 30 days. The 13th month has 5 or 6 days. New Year starts on   View this tip Health Submitted by M19317 on 2009-06-10 05:44:59 Medical facilities are found in almost every part of the country. However, it is advisable to take anti-malarial tablets. Visitors should take preventive dose against malaria, before, during and after the tour if their tour program is in the low   View this tip Entry Visas Submitted by M19317 on 2009-06-10 06:02:29 A valid passport is required and also must have entry visas. Entry visas can be obtained from Ethiopian Diplomatic and consular missions in your country or at Addis Ababa   View this tip Currency Submitted by M19317 on 2009-06-10 06:20:29 Ethiopian currency is the Birr. At the moment 1USD is equivalent to about 11.25 Birr. It is possible to get foreign exchange in major towns and cities of Ethiopia from Banks. The rates do change from time to   View this tip Food in Ethiopia Submitted by M19317 on 2009-06-10 06:42:43 - The national dish for most Ethiopians is Injera, a flat, sour pancake which can be made from a special grain called teff. It can be served with a variety of fasting (vegetarian) and non fasting sauces. - When eating national food, Ethiopians eat   View this tip Clothing Submitted by M19317 on 2009-06-10 07:30:03 Traditional dress is commonly seen in the countryside and on festival days. However, in the towns and cities people tend to dress lightly and casually. Since the temperature drops, for Simien and Bale Mountains, trekkers should bring warm clothes   View this tip Accommodation Submitted by M19317 on 2009-06-10 07:41:04 - Hotels in Addis Ababa range from 3 star to 5 star. - Outside Addis Ababa standards vary but possible to get relatively clean rooms with toilet and shower. - In some areas there is camping with camping   View this tip Communications Submitted by M19317 on 2009-06-10 07:48:01 - Telephone, Tele fax, Internet, e-mail and postal facilities are available in the country. - Internet services are available in major cities and towns only. - The international dialing code for Ethiopia is +251. - Major towns and cities are   View this tip General Travel Tips for Ethiopia. Submitted by Anonymous at traveltipcenter.com on 2008-09-22 04:19:51 Ethiopia is one of the oldest countries in the world and Africa's second-most populous nation. Ethiopia has yielded some of humanity's oldest traces, making the area important in the history of humanity. Take a look on these travel   View this tip at traveltipcenter.com