Ethiopia, often referred to as “the Horn of Africa,” is located in northeastern Africa, just north of the equator. It is bordered by Sudan, South Sudan, Kenya, Somalia, Djibouti, and Eritrea. Formerly known as Abyssinia, Ethiopia stands at the crossroads between Mediterranean civilizations and the diverse tribal cultures of Africa. Widely recognized as the cradle of humankind, the country holds a unique and continuous historical legacy unlike any other on the continent.