Bahir Dar
Visited in September 2019
At a glance
- Country
- Ethiopia
- Region
- Amhara Region
- Population
- 243,300
- Type
- City in Ethiopia
- Coordinates
- 11.60°N, 37.39°E
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Overview
Bahir Dar (Amharic: ባሕር ዳር, lit. 'sea shore') is the capital city of Amhara Region, Ethiopia. Bahir Dar is one of the leading tourist destinations in Ethiopia, with a variety of attractions in the nearby Lake Tana and Blue Nile river. The city is known for its wide avenues lined with palm trees and a variety of colorful flowers.
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