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Addis
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Addis may refer to: Places *Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia **Addis Ababa University **Addis Ketema, a city district *Addis, Louisiana, a town in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, US People *Addis (name) *Raptile (born 1976), stage name Addis, German-American singer and rapper Businesses *The Addis Company, a defunct New York department store which merged with Dey Brothers *Addis Housewares, a British household products company *''Addis Fortune'', a newspaper See also * Addis Ababa Agreement (other) * * Adis (other) * Addi (other) Addi or ''variation'', may refer to: Places * Addi ( ti, ዓዲ, ʿĀddī, links=no; tig, ዓድ, ʿĀd, links=no; gez, ዓድ, ʿĀd, links=no) a geographic term * Addi, Punjab, India; a village People ;Surnamed * Goggo Addi (1911–1999), a ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Addis Ababa
Addis Ababa (; am, አዲስ አበባ, , new flower ; also known as , lit. "natural spring" in Oromo), is the capital and largest city of Ethiopia. It is also served as major administrative center of the Oromia Region. In the 2007 census, the city's population was estimated to be 2,739,551 inhabitants. Addis Ababa is a highly developed and important cultural, artistic, financial and administrative centre of Ethiopia. Addis Ababa was portrayed in the 15th century as a fortified location called "Barara" that housed the emperors of Ethiopia at the time. Prior to Emperor Dawit II, Barara was completely destroyed during the Ethiopian–Adal War and Oromo expansions. The founding history of Addis Ababa dates back in late 19th-century by Menelik II, Negus of Shewa, in 1886 after finding Mount Entoto unpleasant two years prior. At the time, the city was a resort town; its large mineral spring abundance attracted nobilities of the empire, led them to establish permanent settlement ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Addis Fortune
''Addis Fortune'' (also known as ''Fortune'') is a private and independent newspaper based in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia Ethiopia, , om, Itiyoophiyaa, so, Itoobiya, ti, ኢትዮጵያ, Ítiyop'iya, aa, Itiyoppiya officially the Federal Democratic Republic of Ethiopia, is a landlocked country in the Horn of Africa. It shares borders with Eritrea to the .... Overview It is reportedly the largest English-language weekly in the country. Its circulation is often quoted at a meager 7,500 copies per week in a country with a population of 100 million. However, its rival, ''Capital'', which is also based in Addis Ababa, recently claimed to have topped ''Fortune'' in circulation in a project launched to celebrate its ten-year anniversary. Fortune still claims to be the largest circulating paper in its category, surpassing all others in the competition by an average of 60%. Its current editor-in-chief is Samson Hailu. History The newspaper was first issued in the year 2000. Ma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Addis Ababa University
Addis Ababa University (AAU) ( am, አዲስ አበባ ዩኒቨርሲቲ) is a national university located in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. It is the oldest university in Ethiopia. AAU has thirteen campuses. Twelve of these are situated in Addis Ababa, and one is located in Bishoftu, about away. AAU has several associated research institutions including the Institute of Ethiopian Studies. The Ministry of Education admits qualified students to AAU based on their score on the Ethiopian University Entrance Examination (EUEE). History The origins of AAU was a two-year college in 1950 by the Jesuit Lucien Matte, at the appeal of ''His Majesty Emperor'' Haile Selassie I. It began operations the following year. Over the following two years an affiliation with the University of London, and University of Oxford was developed. Africans from various parts of the continent would receive free scholarships through programs subsidized by the Organisation of African Unity for higher learning. AAU ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Addis Ketema
Addis Ketema ( am, አዲስ ከተማ ክፍለ ከተማ, meaning "new city") is a district of Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. As of 2011 its population was 271,664. Geography The district is located in the northwestern area of the city, not far from its centre. It borders with the districts of Gullele in the north, Arada in the east, Lideta in the south and Kolfe Keranio in the west. Addis Mercato, Africa's largest open-air marketplace A marketplace or market place is a location where people regularly gather for the purchase and sale of provisions, livestock, and other goods. In different parts of the world, a marketplace may be described as a '' souk'' (from the Arabic), ' ..., is in Addis Ketema. List of places * Ammanuel Area * American Gibi * Ched Tera * Doro Tera * Korech Tera * Mesob Tera * Minalesh Tera * Aserasement * Autobus Tera * Bomb Tera * Chid Tera * District 3 * Dubai Tera * Ferash Tera * Goma Tera * Hadere Sefer * Kolfe Tiwan * Mentaf Tera * Mesalemiya * Military ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Addis, Louisiana
Addis is a town in West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, West Baton Rouge Parish, Louisiana, United States. The population was 3,593 at the 2010 United States Census, 2010 census. It is part of the Baton Rouge, Louisiana, Baton Rouge Baton Rouge metropolitan area, Metropolitan Statistical Area. History Founded in 1881 or 1882, Addis was originally known Baton Rouge Junction; the community was created as a division point for the Texas and Pacific Railroad. ''Circa'' 1909, local citizens renamed the village to Addis to honor J. W. Addis, the railroad official who had convinced the railroad to build a depot, hotel, and other facilities there in 1904. The Bank of Addis building, listed on the National Register of Historic Places, is located in the town and is now the Addis Museum. Geography Addis is located at (30.354585, -91.264672). According to the United States Census Bureau, the town has a total area of , all land. Demographics 2020 census As of the 2020 United States census ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Addis (name)
Addis is both a surname and a given name. Notable people with the name include: Surname: * Andrew Gravy Addis (born 2006),Irish Fisherman born an raised g er to lmk * Alfred Shea Addis (1832–1886), American photographer * Ben Addis, Welsh actor * Bob Addis (born 1925), American former baseball player * Charles Addis (1902–1983), English cricketer * Charles Stewart Addis (1861–1945), Scottish banker * Don Addis (1935–2009), American comic book artist * Donna Rose Addis, New Zealand psycholist * Fikirte Addis (born 1981), Ethiopian fashion designer * Jim Addis, American politician * John Addis (1914–1983), British diplomat and collector of Ming porcelain * John Patrick Addis (1950–2006), American murderer * Kristi Addis (born 1971), American beauty queen * Mabel Addis (1912–2004), American writer, teacher, and video game designer * Mark Addis (born 1969), British philosopher * Martha L. Addis (1878–1942), American jeweler * Michael Addis, television and film di ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Raptile
Addis Mussa (born 14 September 1976), better known by his stage names Addis and Raptile, is an Ethiopian-German artist, producer and songwriter. He has performed with some American acts such as Xzibit, Strong Arm Steady and Trey Songz. Biography Addis was signed to Sony BMG in Europe and sold over 250,000 units overseas (worldwide sales approx. 500,000 units). His catalogue of songs from Europe is available in the US on iTunes Global Takeover 1-4. His album, "Classic Material", went to number 8 on the German media control charts. His international career continued with the release of his third single, "My Everything", featuring Jamaican reggae artist Wayne Wonder, whose hit single, "No Letting Go", was top 10 worldwide in 2003. He moved to Florida in January 2007 and is currently working on his US debut album (tba). His artist Lionezz participated in ego trip's Miss Rap Supreme, which aired on VH1 in 2008. Addis appeared on the reality TV program ''MTV Cribs''. His song "Nev ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Dey Brothers
Dey Brothers was a department store located in and around Syracuse, New York. History Dey's, a part of Allied Stores Co., was purchased by Campeau Corp. in 1986 and sold off in 1987 to May Company, the parent company of Dey's rival, Sibley's. The Addis Company and changed its name to Addis & Dey's. In 1991 the company was merged with Sage-Allen stores to become Sage-Dey. The downtown store closed in 1992. All stores closed in 1993. Location(s) * Downtown - 401 S Salina St, Syracuse NY ** opened 1894, closed 1992 ** now called "Dey's Plaza" - 45 upscale residential apartments being built, 17 completed and occupied (Oct 2010). An indoor local/organic foods and prepared foods market, Dey's Fresh Market, will open on the ground floor in Spring of 2011. * Fairmount - 3529 W Genesee St, Syracuse NY ** opened 1966, closed 1994 ** became home to the corporate offices in 1992 after closing of the downtown Syracuse store ** now Ashley Home Store * Baldwinsville Tri County Mall ** opene ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Addis Housewares
Addis Housewares is a British company manufacturing household products. Founded in 1780, the company, based in Bridgend in the United Kingdom, has design and manufacturing facilities in the United Kingdom, Germany, and the Far East The ''Far East'' was a European term to refer to the geographical regions that includes East and Southeast Asia as well as the Russian Far East to a lesser extent. South Asia is sometimes also included for economic and cultural reasons. The ter .... Addis products are sold in many large British homeware stores. External links Official Website Household and personal product companies of the United Kingdom British companies established in 1780 Kitchenware brands {{manufacturing-company-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Addis Ababa Agreement (other) , signed in October 1896
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Addis Ababa Agreement may refer to: *Addis Ababa Agreement (1972), a peace agreement in the First Sudanese Civil War *Addis Ababa Agreement (1993), a peace agreement in the Somali Civil War See also *Treaty of Addis Ababa The Treaty of Addis Ababa, signed 23 October 1896, formally ended the First Italo-Ethiopian War on terms mostly favorable to Ethiopia. This treaty superseded a secret agreement between Ethiopia and Italy negotiated days after the decisive Battle o ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Adis (other)
Adis or ''variant'', may refer to: People * Adis Ahmetovic, (born 1993), German-Bosnian politician *Adis Bećiragić (born 1970), Bosnian basketball player * Adis Hodžić (born 1999), Slovenian soccer player * Adis Jahović (born 1987), Macedonian soccer player * Adis Lagumdzija (born 1989), Turkish volleyball player * Adis Nurković (born 1986), Kosovar soccer player * Adis Obad (born 1971), Bosnian soccer player and manager Places * The Abu Dhabi Indian School, Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates * Adis, Carthaginian Empire; former name of Roman Empire era Uthina Other uses * Battle of Adis (255 BCE) in the First Punic War * Adis, a New Zealand medical publisher owned by Springer Science+Business Media Springer Science+Business Media, commonly known as Springer, is a German multinational publishing company of books, e-books and peer-reviewed journals in science, humanities, technical and medical (STM) publishing. Originally founded in 1842 in ... See also * Adiss Harma ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
