1. Ethiopia has a population of over 82 million people with a birth rate of 42.99 per 1000 and death rate of 12.1 per 1000. 2. The largest ethnic groups are the Oromo at 34.5%, Amara at 26.9%, and Somalic at 6.2%. The majority religions are Ethiopian Orthodox at 35-40% and Islam at 45-50%. 3. Ethiopia has a diverse landscape ranging from 125 meters below sea level to a high point of 4,620 meters. Agriculture employs 85% of the population. Major crops include cereals, pulses, oilseeds, coffee, and chat. Mineral resources include gold, platinum,