Veronica+Lynn+Schroeder

Ethiopia, Addis Ababa and Memphis, Tennessee Ethiopian flagMemphis flag 

Average Rainfall Memphis: 54.65 inches Ethiopia: 1017.1 millimeters  Population Memphis: 676,844 people Ethiopia:80,000,000

Elevation and effect Memphis: Elevation-331 feet Effect-very cold winters and up to 80 degrees in summer Ethiopia: Elevation-2,408 millimeters Effect-about 60.8 degrees all year round  Absolute location Memphis: 35º 15' N, 90º 04' W  Ethiopia:30 N, 150 N & 330 E, 480 E   Relative Location   Memphis: Memphis is close to the bottom left corner of the state   Ethiopia: Ethiopia is near the Etoto National Park,Menagesha National Forest   Place Information   Memphis: flat, warm, and there are tornados   Ethiopia: varies from lowlands to high plateaus and its climate from very dry to seasonally very wet   Historical Facts   Memphis: The Statue of Elvis is one of the most famous landmarks in Memphis and serves as a reminder of the city's iconic Rock 'n' Roll star. Set in 80 acres / 32 hectares of peaceful natural surroundings, Historic Elmwood Cemetery is a tranquil retreat from the city. Ethiopia: Axsum Ethiopia's most ancient city and the capital of the historic Axumite state. When it was setteled  Memphis: Was founded in 1890 by John Overton, James Winchester, and Andrew Jackson   Ethiopia:1950 was the year Ethiopia was founded by Addis Ababa   Human Enviorment Interaction   Memphis: How do people depend on the environment? (A)They rely on the energy of the wind to power the wind mills and create energy  Ethiopia: Eighty-three percent of the population of Ethiopia depends directly on agriculture for their livelihoods, while many others depend on agriculture-related cottage industries such as textiles, leather, and food oil processing. Agriculture contributes about 46.3 percent of gross domestic product ( GDP ) (World Bank 2008) and up to 90 percent of total export earnings. Interesting facts  Memphis: Street in downtown Memphis, the Statue of Elvis measures around 3 meters / 9.5 feet and is a popular photo opportunity. Set in 80 acres / 32 hectares of peaceful natural surroundings, Historic Elmwood Cemetery is a tranquil retreat from the city. Architecturally, the cemetery is fascinating and chartered in 1852, is full of Victoriana and grand monuments dedicated to many of the 70,000 people interred here. Facts By:http://www.memphis.world-guides.com/memphis_landmarks.html Ethiopia: is one of Africa’s poorest countries: over 80 percent of the nation’s 77 million people live below the poverty line, 10 million of whom are at risk of starvation. The current global rise in food prices and failed seasonal rains have left this country on the brink of famine, with millions expected to need emergency aid in the coming months. Done by : http://www.merlinusa.org/where-we-work/ethiopia/?gclid=CIS75JehoacCFa5k7AodVi_qew