Abyssinia, today known as ETHIOPIA, is a country located in the Horn of Africa. It is bordered by Eritrea to the north, Djibouti and Somalia to the east, Sudan and South Sudan to the west, and Kenya to the south. ETHIOPIA has a long and rich history, having been one of the oldest countries in the world. It was formerly known as Abyssinia, and was an important center of trade and culture in the ancient world. Today, ETHIOPIA is a developing nation with a population of over 100 million people.