1. Which country is currently in 2018 even though the world is in 2025?

  • Sudan
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  • Ethiopia
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  • Nepal
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  • Egypt
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Ethiopia is a country in Africa, with an area of ​​about 1.1 million km2, a population of 132 million people. While most countries and territories in the world have adopted the Western calendar, Ethiopia still maintains its calendar calculation method by using the Coptic calendar. This calendar is about 7-8 years behind the Western calendar. Currently, the Ethiopian calendar is in 2018.

2. How many months does this calendar last?

  • 11
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  • 12
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  • 13
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  • 14
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Another unique feature of the Ethiopian calendar is that it has 13 months per year instead of the usual 12. Ethiopians believe that a 13-month calendar will bring good luck. In the Ethiopian calendar, the first 12 months of the year will have 30 days. The 13th month will have only 5 days (6 days in leap years).

In addition to the Gregorian calendar (Solar calendar) and the Ethiopian calendar, some other types of calendars are also commonly used in the world such as the Lunar calendar (of Asians), the Jewish calendar, the Islamic calendar, the Iranian calendar (Persian calendar)...

3. What month does this country celebrate the New Year?

  • March
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  • June
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  • September
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  • December
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Ethiopians celebrate their new year on September 11. In their native language, the word for “new year” is Enkutatash, or “gift of jewelry.”

According to legend, the Queen of Sheba visited King Solomon in Jerusalem. She was given precious gifts of jewelry by the king during the trip. The queen then returned to Ethiopia in time for the New Year in September. Therefore, the name Enkutatash was used for this important holiday.

Besides, September is also the time with the most pleasant climate in Ethiopia.

4. What time does the new day start in this country according to world time?

  • 1 hour
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  • 3 hours
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  • 5h
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  • 6am
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Ethiopians also have a unique system of measuring time. They follow a 12-hour clock, as opposed to the usual 24-hour system. Specifically, a new day for Ethiopians begins at dawn (6am) instead of midnight (0am). When the clock strikes 12am, it is only 6am in the Ethiopian way of counting.

Despite international standards, the timekeeping system still exists today. The way time is measured in this country also causes a lot of confusion, especially for tourists.

5. What is the most populous country in Africa?

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Ethiopia is the second most populous country in Africa, after Nigeria (about 232 million people). The capital Addis Ababa, Ethiopia is the highest in Africa at 2,355m above sea level. The city is also unique in that it lies on the dividing line between the two climatic zones of the country.

Source: https://vietnamnet.vn/quoc-gia-nao-hien-o-nam-2018-du-the-gioi-dang-la-nam-2025-2456364.html