Despite its short history, Addis Ababa is one of the most storied and busy cities in Africa. It was founded in 1886 and quickly grew to a population of over three million people, accumulating all kinds of monuments and quirks over the time span. From its beginnings as home to emperor Menelik II, to its crazy traffic, to the remnants of several wars, here are 10 things you probably didn’t know about Addis Ababa, Ethiopia.

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