Bahir Dar
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. In 2002, it was awarded the UNESCO Cities for Peace Prize for addressing the challenges of rapid urbanization.
Bahir Dar
ባሕር ዳር | |
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From top: The Blue Nile with the city of Bahir Dar; Lake Tana; Bezawit St. Mary Church; Ura Kidane Mehret Church; Bahir Dar Central Mosque; Blue Nile Falls | |
Bahir Dar Location within Ethiopia Bahir Dar Location within the Horn of Africa Bahir Dar Location within Africa | |
| Coordinates: 11°36′N 37°23′E | |
| Country | Ethiopia |
| Region | Amhara |
| Zone | Bahir Dar Special Zone |
| Area | |
| • Total | 213.44 km2 (82.41 sq mi) |
| Elevation | 1,800 m (5,900 ft) |
| Population (2007) | |
| • Total | 221,991 |
| • Estimate (2023) | 474,743 |
| • Density | 1,000/km2 (2,700/sq mi) |
| Time zone | UTC+3 (EAT) |
| Area code | (+251) 58 |
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