Amhara Region
Amhara is one of the nine ethnic divisions (kililoch) of
Ethiopia, containing the homeland of the Amhara people. Previously
known as Region 3, its capital is Bahir Dar.
Ethiopia's largest inland body of water, Lake Tana, is located
in Amhara, as well as the Semien Mountains National Park, which
includes the highest point in Ethiopia, Ras Dashan.
During Ethiopia's feudal (medieval) era, Amhara was divided into
several provinces (such as Gondar, Gojjam, Begemder and Lasta),
most of which were ruled by native Ras or Negus. The Amhara Region
incorporated most of the former provinces of Begemder, Gojjam, and
Wollo in 1995.
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