Oromia Region

Oromia Region is an administrative area in central Ethiopia with diverse landscapes including mountains, valleys, and fertile plateaus spread across different climate zones. The region encompasses rural farmland, lakes, and urban centers that serve as economic and cultural hubs.

The region took its current administrative form in 1991 when Ethiopia established a federal system organized along ethnic lines. This restructuring represented a major shift in how the country was governed and territories were defined.

The Oromo people shape daily life through the Afaan Oromoo language, which you hear in markets, schools, and public spaces throughout the region. This linguistic identity remains central to how communities organize themselves and communicate with one another.

Getting around requires different transportation methods depending on where you are heading and seasonal conditions. It helps to gather local information beforehand and remain flexible with your plans.

Most of Ethiopia's coffee comes from farms spread across different elevations within the region, grown by small-scale farmers who have cultivated these crops for generations. Coffee production shapes the local economy and connects the area to global trade.

Location: Ethiopia

Capital city: Addis Ababa

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Shares border with: Benishangul-Gumuz Region, Amhara Region, Afar Region, Somali Region, Dire Dawa, South Ethiopia Regional State, Gambela Region, Addis Ababa, Harari Region, Southwest Ethiopia Regional State, Sidama Region, Wolayita Zone

GPS coordinates: 7.98906,39.38118

Latest update: December 17, 2025 08:42