The highest mountain country of the African continent is Ethiopia . From the north to the south extends the Ethiopian Highlands with the Ras-Dashen mountains and Talo. In the east it breaks off, forming the depression of Afar and the largest plain in the country. For a landlocked country, the presence of rivers is very important. Ethiopia does not lack water. Due to the damp equatorial climate, a large amount of precipitation falls throughout the year, and the main rivers of Ethiopia are always deep.
The highest mountain country of the African continent is Ethiopia . From the north to the south extends the Ethiopian Highlands with the Ras-Dashen mountains and Talo. In the east it breaks off, forming the depression of Afar and the largest plain in the country. For a landlocked country, the presence of rivers is very important. Ethiopia does not lack water. Due to the damp equatorial climate, a large amount of precipitation falls throughout the year, and the main rivers of Ethiopia are always deep.
To the sources of the paradise river
Ethiopia is the only Christian country on the African continent. It was in this country that the first sources of the paradise river Gihon (Nile) appeared, on these lands the great-grandson of the Biblical Noah lived, and it was here that the Ark of the Covenant was born by the son of King Solomon. Ethiopians believe that the river that irrigated Paradise flowed through the land on which they live. Therefore, the rivers for Ethiopians are not just a source of water, but also a part of faith.
The detailed list of the rivers of Ethiopia
The greatest number of rivers of the country falls on its western part. However, other territories are also not deprived of natural water bodies:
- Avash. The length is 1200 km. Crosses the regions of Oromia and Afar. Fertile soil of the river is used for the cultivation of sugar cane and cotton. The upper reaches of the river are the Avash National Park . The cities located on the river are: Tendaho, Asayita, Gouane and Galesmo. Completing his trip through Ethiopia, the Awash River flows into the Abbe lake.
- Ataba. The length is 28 km. Mountain river, located in the north of the country. Its source descends from the Ethiopian plateau. It flows through high-mountain gorges with a large difference in altitude.
- Atbar. The length is 1120 km. The river passes along the border of two countries - Sudan and Ethiopia. The source originates in Lake Tana in Ethiopia and then flows along the Sudan plateau. The water flow per second is 374 cu. m, because the river built a hydroelectric power station and a reservoir for irrigation and water supply.
- Baro. The river basin has an area of 41,400 sq. Km. km. The river is located in the south-west of the country near the border of Southern Sudan. The source originates in the Ethiopian plateau and flows west to a distance of 306 km. Further, Baro connects with the Pibor River, which flows into the White Nile.
- Blue Nile , or Abbay. The length is 1600 km. Crosses Sudan and Ethiopia, being the right tributary of the Nile. The river originates in Lake Tana. At a distance of 580 km from the mouth, it becomes navigable. The water flow is regulated by a dam with a hydroelectric power station.
- Dabus. The area of the pool is 21,032 square meters. km. It is the tributary of the Blue Nile, flowing to the north and located in the south-west of the country.
- Jubba. The length is 1600 km. The source runs along the border with Ethiopia, flowing into the confluence of the rivers Gebele and Daua. Further, the Jubba River flows to the south, flowing into the Indian Ocean.
- Casum. It is the main tributary of the Awash River. The source of the river is located west of Addis Ababa . Although the river is deep in the rainy season, it is not navigable.
- Marab. The drying seasonal river, the source of which originates in Eritrea. On the river there is a section of the border between this country and Ethiopia.
- Omo . The length is 760 km. The Omo River flows in the south of Ethiopia. The source leaves the center of the Ethiopian Highlands, then flows south, flowing into the Rudolph Lake. In the mountains, Omo is narrow, and closer to the lower reaches it expands. The bed is rapids with sharp slopes. A large water discharge falls on the rainy season. The main tributaries are Gojeb and Gibe.
- Takedase. The length is 608 km. A large river passing the border on the western stretch between Eritrea and Ethiopia. The canyon cut by the Takaze River is not only the deepest on the continent, but also one of the largest in the world with a depth of more than 2 thousand meters.
- Weby-Shabelle. The river flows in Ethiopia and Somalia. The source originates in Ethiopia, flowing over 1000 km. Further, the river flows into the Indian Ocean.
- Herrera. This is Uebi Shabelle. The river flows in the eastern part of Ethiopia and originates in the north of the city of Harer . The river is seasonal.