What does this mean? Well, that 2017 is still 2009 there.
Ever looking to buck a trend, several thousand years ago the Ethiopians cottoned on to Spinal Tap’s belief that one more is always better – and have been counting 13 months to their year ever since. Sure, plenty of cultures have their own calendars that they prefer to follow over the Western Gregorian one, but most still abide by the unspoken ’12 months to a year’ rule. And just to push the point further, here are 10 facts about Ethiopia you probably don’t know: 10. The country has been at peace for more than 15 years and its economy is one of the fastest growing in the world.Īdd to this a staggering diversity of landscapes, kaleidoscope of cultures and history that tracks back to when our species first raised itself up onto two legs – and suddenly you’ve got one very surprising travel destination. UPDATED: This post was originally published on February 27, 2014.Įthiopia may not be the first place you think of when booking your next holiday, but it should be.
