Oromia Region
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Oromia Region Oromiyaa |
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 Map of Ethiopia showing Oromia Region |
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| Country | Ethiopia | |
| Capital | Addis Ababa | |
| Area | ||
| • Total | 284,538 km2 (109,861 sq mi) | |
| Population (2007) | ||
| • Total | 27,158,471 | |
| • Density | 95/km2 (250/sq mi) | |
| ISO 3166 code | ET-OR | |
Oromia (spelled Oromiyaa in the Oromo language; Amharic: ኦሮምያ?) is one of the nine ethnically based regional states of Ethiopia, covering 584,538 square kilometers. It is bordered by the Somali Region to the east; the Amhara Region, the Afar Region and the Benishangul-Gumuz Region to the north; South Sudan, Gambela Region, and Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region to the west; and Kenya to the south. The 2007 census reported Oromia Region population is 46,993,933; making it the largest state in population and area.
Oromia includes the former Arsi Province along with portions of the former Bale, Hararghe, Illubabor, Kaffa, Shewa, Sidamo, and Welega provinces. Its current capital is Addis Ababa (Oromo: Finfinne); other important cities and towns include Adama, Dire Dawa, Harer, Ambo, Asella, Bishoftu, Chiro, Dembidolo, Fiche, Gimbi, Robe, Goba, Dello Buna, Jimma, Metu, Negele Boran, Moyale, Nekemte, Shambu, Gidda Ayana, Amuru, Jarte, Sakala, Jardaga, Finchaha, Guduru, Shashamane, Haramaaya and Waliso. The Region was the scene of large protests and a government crackdown which killed dozens of protesters in August 2016.
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