Recreation and Travel: Ethiopia
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Addisweb (http://www.addisweb.com)
Offers a wide range of information and an exceptionally useful listing of additional
sites by categories.
Africa
- Explore the Regions - Ethiopian Highlands (http://www.pbs.org/wnet/africa/explore/ethiopia/ethiopia%5Foverview.html)
Produced by PBS, presents attractively presented essays with illustrations about
the peoples, history and environmental concerns of Ethiopia.
EthioSports (http://www.ethiosports.com)
This is the online version of "the first Amharic/English sports publication
aimed a serving Ethiopians living in the Diaspora." It published six times
a year in English with some articles in Amharic.
Ethiopian Airlines (http://www.ethiopianairlines.com/)
The official site of this airline, in addition to flight schedules, it offers
information about destinations and travel advice.
Ethiopian Sports Federation in North America (http://www.esfna.org)
"
Ethiopian Sports Federation in North America (ESFNA) is a non profit, tax
exempt organization founded in 1984 to promote amateur soccer and cultural events
within the Ethiopian community in the North America. Its goal include providing
positive role models for the youth and promoting goodwill between the Ethiopian
communities in North America. In addition to sports event, the federation also
conducts cultural activities to provide opportunities for Americans to learn
more about Ethiopia culture and history."
Ethiopian Tourism Net (http://www.tourethio.com/)
An excellent site to find travel information including photographs of places
to see in various regions of Ethiopia.
Experience Ethiopia Travel (http://www.telecom.net.et/%7Eeet/)
Offers an easy-to-use guide to specific information the traveler needs -- clothing
to wear, etiquette to be observed, etc.
Gondarlink - Guide to Ethiopia (http://www.gondarlink.org.uk/)
"Whether you are sitting at home wishing to learn a little about this unique
country or whether you are planning an adventure to see Ethiopia at first hand..." this
site offers basic information about sites to see and their importance in Ethiopian
history and culture.
Homepage for Ethiopian Athletes (http://www.ethiopians.com/Athletes.html)
Biographies about individual athletes and a bulletin board for atheletes as well
as sports news and legends are presented.
Integrated Forest Management
Project Adaba-Dodola (IFMP) (Ethiopia) (http://www.telecom.net.et/%7Ebaletrek/about%5Fusl.htm)
"IFMP is a technical cooperation project of the Governments of Ethiopia
and Germany started in 1995. Its mission is to develop a feasible approach for
the conservation of natural forests in the Oromia Region of Ethiopia. A model
for participatory, community-based forest management is being implemented by
the project in the Forest Priority Area of Adaba-Dodola located on the northern
slopes of the Bale Mountains adjacent to the Bale Mountains National Park."
Lonely
Planet - Destinations (http://www.lonelyplanet.com/worldguide/destinations/africa/ethiopia/)
Provides information on travel, attractions, history, culture, and environment
of Ethiopia.
National Center for Infectious Diseases
Traveler's Health (Center for Disease
Control and Prevention) (http://www.cdc.gov/travel/)
The US CDC issues health warnings and advisories and related materials for countries
around the world.
Travel Document Systems (http://www.traveldocs.com/et/index.htm)
A source for information about the documents required for travel to a particular
country. The forms themselves are offered in PDF format as well as basic travel
information.
United States. Department of State (http://www.state.gov)
Numerous documents concerning diplomatic and international relations, travel
advice and warnings relating to the countries of the world are available on the
State Department's official site by searching under a particular country's
name.
World Health Organization (http://www.who.int/countries/eth/en/)
The official site of the WHO offers text in English, French or Spanish on its
mission and health initiatives, programs and warnings world wide.
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