Mount Entoto

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Mount Entoto is the highest peak overlooking the city of Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia. Mount Entoto is part of the Entoto mountain chain, reaching 3,200 meters above sea level. It is also a historical place where Menelik II resided and built his palace, when he came from Ankober and founded Addis Ababa. It is considered a sacred location and holds many monasteries.

The mountain is densely covered by euclaptus tree which is planted during the reign of Emperor Menelik II and that is why it is sometimes refered to us the lung of Addis Ababa. The forest on the mountain is an important source of fire wood to the city.

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