Ethiopia is located in the Horn of Africa, with its capital and largest city being Addis Ababa. Ethiopia has a long history of independence dating back to pre-colonial times, though it was occupied by Italy briefly from 1936-1941. In recent decades Ethiopia has transitioned from a socialist military regime to a federal democratic republic, adopting a new constitution in 1994. However, Ethiopia still faces challenges of poverty, drought, and malnutrition in some rural areas.