Language Amharic is the national Language of Ethiopia. Although a multi ethnic country with 83 languages and 200 dialects. Economy 90% of Ethiopians earn a living from land. Mostly subsistence farming. Time Ethiopia is in GMT +3 time zone. Follows the Jullian calendar, which consists of 12months of 30 days each and a 13th month of 5 or 6 days on a leap year. Currency The Ethiopian currency is the Birr and cents. Notes are 100, 50, 10, 5 and 1 Birr The 1 Birr coin is also in circulation. 1 South African Rand = 1.6914 Ethiopian Birr Health Requirements A yellow fever certificate is required when traveling on a South African passport. Immigration Requirements For most countries, you have to apply for the Ethiopian visa at the Ethiopian mission at your country of residence. With exception for Kenyan and Djibouti nationals who do not need a visa to enter Ethiopia. Nationals from 39 countries can get their tourist visa on arrival at the airpo...