Ethiopia: English influence

The English language has a great influence on the Ethiopian economy. In this country most of the population speak English as a second language and see it as an opportunity to know the world. This is explained by the fact that Ethiopia is facing the replacement of Amharic, their native language, into English. English is nowadays transforming into a global language by the influence of the USA. This way, Ethiopia will be able to easily contact the outside world, making it easier to develop the country.

Here is some information about ethopia population and ethiopia politics:

 POPULATION:
 Total: 62.6 million (2000),

Density: 55.39 inhabitants/km2.
 Urban population: 17% (1998).
Rural population: 83% (1998).
Population growth rate: 2.5% per year (1995-2000).
Fertility: 6.3 children per woman (1995-2000).
Life expectancy M / F: 42/44 years (1995-2000).
Infant mortality: 116 per thousand births (1995-2000).
Illiteracy: 61.3% (2000).
HDI (0-1): 0.309 (1998).

POLITICS:
Form of government: Parliamentary Republic.
Administrative divisions: 9 states and two metropolitan areas (Addis Ababa and Dire Dawa).
Main political parties: Front coalition Ethiopian People's Revolutionary Democratic (EPRDF) (Amhara National Democratic Movement, andm, People's Democratic Organization Oromo, ODPO; People's Liberation Front of the Tigris, TPLF) Organisation of People of All Amhara (Aapo ).
Legislative branch: bicameral - the Federation Council, with 117 members chosen by state legislatures; Council of People's Representatives with 548 members elected by direct vote.
Constitution in force: 1995.

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