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In the 2024 Tour de France, this Eritrean cyclist won the Green Jersey, becoming the first African to win any jersey at the Tour and the first Black rider to win a Tour de France stage.
Who is Biniam Girmay?
"Ethiopia", released by this musician, is the fastest selling album in the country's history, and topped Billboard’s world albums chart for weeks.
Who is Teddy Afro?
The three working languages of Eritrea are Tigrinya, English, and this.
What is Arabic?
This Ethiopian town is famous for its rock-hewn churches, which were carved out of solid rock in the 12th century and are a UNESCO World Heritage site.
What is Lalibela?
This is the official currency of Eritrea.
What is the Nakfa?
This legendary Ethiopian runner made history by winning the 1960 Rome Olympics marathon while running barefoot.
Who is Abebe Bikila?
This five-or-six stringed instrument, which resembles a harp, is used to accompany singing and dancing, often played at social gatherings, weddings, and religious ceremonies.
What is the krar?
This is an event reception that occurs the day after the wedding reception, and it is usually hosted by the bride's side of the family.
What is Melse/Melsi?
This year marks Eritrea's formal declaration of independence from Ethiopia, following a 30-year struggle, celebrated on May 24.
What is 1993?
(1991 is also accepted).
This city emerged as the center of Islamic culture and religion in the Horn of Africa during end of the Middle Ages.
What is Harar?
This Ethiopian runner won gold medal in the marathon at the 2024 Paris Olympics, setting an Olympic record with a finish time of 2:06:26.
Who is Tamirat Tola?
This word refers to an entertainer who sings and plays traditional stringed instruments.
What is an Azmari?
This traditional Ethiopian beer, brewed from grains like barley or sorghum, is often served at social events and is known for its unique, slightly sour taste.
What is Tela?
The name "Eritrea" is derived from the Greek word "Erythraea," which references this body of water.
What is the Red Sea?
Ethiopia's tourism catchphrase is "13 Months of Sunshine". With 12 months of 30 days, this 13th month has 5 or 6 days.
What is Pagumen?
This footballer was born in Sweden to Eritrean parents, and since 2022, has played in the English Premier League for Newcastle United.
Who is Alexander Isak?
This traditional dance, characterized by rapid shoulder movements and rhythmic footwork, is often performed to the beat of lively music during cultural events.
What is Eskista?
This is a handmade scarf-like two-layered cloth made of cotton worn by Ethiopian and Eritrean women.
What is Netela?
Fought in 1896, this battle saw Ethiopian forces led by Menelik II defeat the Italians, securing the country's independence.
What is the Battle of Adwa?
This is Ethiopia's number one source of export revenue generating about 30-35 percent of the country's total export earnings.
What is Coffee?
Ethiopia has won a total of 62 Olympic medals, all in track. This female runner has the most Olympic medals out of all Ethiopians, with 6.
Who is Tirunesh Dibaba?
This artist, who sadly passed away in 2006, is one of the most recognized figures among Eritrean musicians and celebrities.
Who is Abraham Afewerki?
This flower, often associated with the Ge'ez New Year, symbolizes new beginnings and is commonly used in celebrations during the holiday known as Enkutatash.
What is the Adey Abeba?
This famous 3.2-million-year-old fossil, discovered in Ethiopia in 1974, is one of the oldest known ancestors of modern humans.
Who is Lucy?
This ancient language, still used by the Ethiopian and Eritrean Orthodox Church, is considered the ancestor of several modern languages.
What is Ge'ez?