Addis Ababa is the capital city of Ethiopia. It is situated on a plateau surrounded by hills and mountains in the geographic centre of the country and has a population of around 2.5 million people. Its industries include the manufacture of textiles, shoes, food, beverages, wood products, plastics, and chemical products. Most of Ethiopia's service industries are also located in the city. Banking and insurance services are concentrated in Addis Ababa, and the nation's major newspapers are published here.

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