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Addis Ababa, Ethiopia

Addis Ababa is the capital of Ethiopia. The city was founded in 1887 by Emperor Menelik II[?] and now has a population of approximately 4 million.

The city lies at the foot of Mount Entoto[?], and is home to Addis Ababa University[?].

Of note is the general lack of any street names in the city.

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