Addis Ababa the state capital of Ethiopia has an average populous of 3 million people; its area is roughly 203sq miles. The climate predominant in the area is subtropical though variations are present from highland to lowland regions.
The city has a rich cultural heritage and has many beautiful sites to explore. The National Museum of Ethiopia is a marvelous place to begin unearthing the cultural roots of the city and nation as a whole.
The capital is home to the largest market in Africa trading in open air called Merkato, the name was adopted following the arrival of the Italian community in the mid 1900’s who referred to the market as ‘Mercato’ meaning market in Italian. A feature worth including in a prospective visit to Addis Ababa is a tour of the local cathedrals St. George’s and the Holy Trinity Cathedral.
The nation’s highest learning institution Addis Ababa University is found in the very same capital of Ethiopia. Educational opportunities for both local and foreign students can be accessed at this University. The local schools in the country are grounded in a faith oriented education that fosters good morals in the young learners. International schools are also present which offer educational opportunities suited well for learners having varied linguistic backgrounds, a recommended learning center for expatriate learners is the international community school. Advanced studies that can be pursued in the country are in the lines of health (College of Health) and Management (Institute of Management).
Local health care in Addis Ababa is still in its infancy and generally isn’t recommended for international residents due to poor infection prevention and control practices. Nevertheless international healthcare givers can be accessed at the Swedish Clinic, Kadisco Paediatric clinic and the Korean Hospital. When planning to migrate temporarily/long term to Addis Ababa it would be wise to carry along emergency health supplies such as over the counter drugs and First Aid apparatus to meet pressing home needs.
Health workers in Addis Ababa are not short of opportunities to find work, furthermore the experience is rewarding despite the inevitable hurdles to be encountered.
