Amhara Region

Amhara Region is a region of Ethiopia. It is the homeland of the Amhara people. The capital city is Bahir Dar.

Amhara Region አማራ
Regional State
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Map of Ethiopia showing Amhara Region
Coordinates: 11°39′39″N 37°57′28″E
Country	Ethiopia
Capital	Bahir Dar
Area
• Total	154,708.96 km2 (59,733.46 sq mi)
• Rank	3
Population  (2014)
• Total	20,018,988
• Rank	2
• Density	130/km2 (340/sq mi)
ISO 3166 code	ET-AM

Ethiopia's largest inland body of water, Lake Tana, is in Amhara. The region also has the Semien Mountains National Park. The park includes Ras Dashan, the highest point in Ethiopia.

Administrative zones

Like other regions in Ethiopia, Amhara is divided into administrative zones:

• Agew Awi
• East Gojjam
• North Gondar
• North Shewa
• North Wollo
• Oromia
• South Gondar
• South Wollo
• Wag Hemra
• West Gojjam
• Bahir Dar (special zone)