Addis Ababa is the capital and largest city of Ethiopia. As of the 2007 census, it had an estimated population of 2,739,551 inhabitants, making it the eleventh-largest city in Africa.
Situated at an elevation of 2,355 metres (7,726 ft), Addis Ababa is the highest capital city in Africa and ranks as the fourth highest capital city in the world. It serves as a primary cultural, artistic, financial, and administrative center for the country.