There are 86 individual languages
indigenous to Ethiopia, of which Amharic is the National Language and is widely
spoken by most people.
Amharic is written left-to-right
using a system that grew out of the Ge’ez script. The writing system is called
Fidal, meaning alphabet, script, letter, or character.
Most Ethiopians speak conversational English,
this is because English language lessons are given in primary and secondary high
schools.
You can communicate in English in daily
conversation in the capital Addis Ababa.
English language is the language of
instruction mostly used in secondary schools.
People here value their religious
beliefs and practices in accordance with the Orthodox Christian teachings and
Islamic culture taking the lead with the largest population.
Religion in Ethiopia has a greater
influence on its people with half the population adhering to Ethiopian Orthodox
church teachings.
The other half consists of Muslims
and those who follow Judaism forms.
Wednesdays and Fridays are considered
as fasting days by Ethiopian Orthodox followers. The fasting includes no touch
on animal and dairy products such as milk, meat and eggs.
Expect to see most people wearing
small crosses around their necks that act as religious symbols.
Friday at noon, most Muslims go to
Friday prayer in almost all towns in the country.
