Amhara Region
regional state of Ethiopia / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Amhara Region is a region of Ethiopia. It is the homeland of the Amhara people. The capital city is Bahir Dar.
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Amhara Region
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Regional State | |
Coordinates: 11°39′39″N 37°57′28″E | |
Country | Ethiopia |
Capital | Bahir Dar |
Area | |
• Total | 154,708.96 km2 (59,733.46 sq mi) |
• Rank | 3 |
Population (2014) | |
• Total | 20,018,988 |
• Rank | 2 |
• Density | 130/km2 (340/sq mi) |
ISO 3166 code | ET-AM |
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Ethiopia's largest inland body of water, Lake Tana, is in Amhara. The region also has the Semien Mountains National Park. The park includes Ras Dashan, the highest point in Ethiopia.