Administrative divisions
11 · First-level (ADM1)Boundaries shown do not imply endorsement.
Addis AbabaAfarAmharaBeneshangul GumuDire DawaGambelaHareriOromiaSNNPRSomaliTigray
Source: geoBoundaries CGAZ (ADM1)
| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| Total area | 1,136,000 km²World Bank WDI [2023] |
| Exclusive economic zone (EEZ) | No authoritative open source found |
| Administrative divisions (ADM1) | 11 divisionsgeoBoundaries [2026] |
| Location | Eastern Africa, west of SomaliaCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Coastline | 0 km (landlocked)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Land boundaries | 5,925 kmCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Bordering countries | Djibouti 342 km; Eritrea 1,033 km; Kenya 867 km; Somalia 1,640 km; South Sudan 1,299 km; Sudan 744 kmCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Terrain | high plateau with central mountain range divided by Great Rift ValleyCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Climate | tropical monsoon with wide topographic-induced variationCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Natural resources | small reserves of gold, platinum, copper, potash, natural gas, hydropowerCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Highest point | Ras Dejen 4,550 mCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Lowest point | Danakil Depression -125 mCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Mean elevation | 1,330 mCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Area (comparative) | slightly less than twice the size of TexasCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Natural hazards | geologically active Great Rift Valley susceptible to earthquakes, volcanic eruptions; frequent droughts volcanism: volcanic activity in the Great Rift Valley; Erta Ale (613 m) is the country's most active volcano; Dabbahu became active in 2005, forcing evacuations; other historically active volcanoes include Alayta, Dalaffilla, Dallol, Dama Ali, Fentale, Kone, Manda Hararo, and Manda-InakirCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Maritime claims | none (landlocked)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
