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Ethiopia Sightseeing
Known as "the land of a thousand smiles," Ethiopia is one of the oldest countries in the world and has a culture that is as diverse as its population. Families may choose to spend a few extra days in Addis Ababa to learn more about their children's heritage. Highlights will include visiting:
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The Merkato
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located within Addis Ababa
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the largest open-air market in Africa
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The National Museum
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the main museum in Addis Ababa
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its greatest treasure is "Lucy," a partial fossilized skeleton of a humanoid believed to have lived over three million years ago
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Other Museums
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the Ethnological Museum (on the main campus of Addis Ababa University)
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the Addis Ababa Museum
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St. George Orthodox Church Museum
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Orthodox Churches
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St. George's Trinity Cathedral
Families will also have the opportunity to:
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dine at the Crown Hotel Traditional Restaurant or the Addis Ababa Traditional Restaurant and see a traditional dance presentation there
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shop around Churchill Road and near the main post office for antique goods, traditional clothes, and gifts explore the beautiful countryside
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