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Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia

Ethiopia

Ethiopia is a country in Africa that is home to 117,876,000 people. It is also home to 87 living indigenous languages. One of these, Amharic, is the official language of the country. Another, Afar, is an official language in part of the country. Ethiopia was also home to 2 indigenous languages that are now extinct. In addition, 5 living non-indigenous languages are established within the country. In formal education, 31 indigenous languages are used as languages of instruction.

  • Geography

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  • Demographics

    117,876,000

    people

    87

    living languages

    52%
    literate
  • Language Vitality Count

    1. 30
    2. 36
    3. 21
    4. 2

Ethiopia has adopted the following international conventions which speak to indigenous language rights.