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Town in Oromia Region, Ethiopia
Photo: Stijn Debrouwere, CC BY 2.0 via Wikimedia Commons
Jimma is a city in Western Ethiopia. Historically, it was a lively market town that attracted all of Ethiopia's diverse ethnic groups as well as people from neighboring kingdoms, buying coffee, perfume and other products.
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Muuziyemii Jimmaa
A big sculpture of an Ethiopian coffee pot.
Boye Dam
Of particular interest to birdwatchers. Birdlife at the lake and on its marshy fringes include little grebes, white pelicans and a variety of ducks. Can be explored in a half-day trip from Jimma.
With a capacity of 50,000, the stadium is the biggest sports venue in Jimma. The Mini Stadium is mainly used to host football matches, though athletics (track and field) events are held as well. Jimma Aba Jifar F.C. play their home games in the Ethiopian Premier League. Graduation ceremonies for college students are also held here.
The restaurant at the hotel serves some of the best Ethiopian food in town though the accommodation isn't up to the same standard. The WiFi is patchy and many rooms have ventilation issues.
Has reliable hot water.
Within the city limits people take bajajs (similar to tuktuks) or “line taxis” that are converted mini vans.
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