Addis Ababa, the capital city of Ethiopia is also the seat of the African Union. It has many unique and exciting features to explore. Addis Ababa, which literally means New Flower, always welcomes guests with the warmest smiling salvoes of its residents. This lively city, with wide tree-lined streets, some of which are named after member states of the AU, has fine architecture and pleasant weather worth visiting and staying.  Its altitude ranges from 2200 to 2500 meters above sea level.

It is the seat of major Regional headquarters, more than 90 embassies and consulates. Addis is also the seat of the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa (ECA) based on the resolution passed in 1958.  Addis Ababa was founded in 1886 and the area was the site of hot springs. Since 1886, this city has been the political, economic and cultural center of Ethiopia