Country: The Federal Republic of Ethiopia

Area: 1.1 million sq kilo metre

Compared to the whole of Africa: tenth largest country in Africa

Compared to South Africa: Just about same size to South Africa

Compared to Kenya: covers roughly twice the area of Kenya

Compared to the State of Texas: covers around twice the area of Texas

Compared to United Kingdom: covers roughly five times the area of the United Kingdom

Compared to New Zealand: covers about five times the area of New Zealand

Surface to water area comparison: App. 7,500km2 of Ethiopia's surface area is covered by water