ETHIOPIA

Addis Ababa the capital ( Population 2 million) is in central Ethiopia at 2400 meters above sea level.Today it is one of Africa's largest inland cities.It is the home of the United nations Economic Commission for Africa (UNECA) and the Organization of African Unity (OAU).

HOW TO GET THERE: Air Zaire, Alitalia, Kenya Airways, Lufthansa, Puntavia Air Service de Djibouti, Saudia and Ethiopian Airlines serve Bole Int'l Airport (ADD) 9 miles / 15 km southeast of the city.

PO Box 1643, Addis Ababa.

Tel: (1) 513222.

Fax: (1) 510278.

Type: First class resort hotel & casino.

Location: private gardens near Meskel square 2 km from the train station and 5 km from the airport.

Casino Games: blackjack, chemin-de-fer, roulette.

Amenities: 190 rooms and suites, restaurant, coffee shop, bar, nightclub, meeting facilities, large hot spring mineral pool, tennis.

Credit Cards: AE.

Rates: US$51 - 152 Service: 10%.

Tax: 10%.