Ethiopia

Embassy may hold key to keeping vehicle safe

My husband wants to drive around Africa. I'm worried about where we leave the vehicle in countries where we know no one. Any tips?

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Hungover in the hottest place on earth

I turn to my girlfriend, barely able to see her through the sweat that stings my eyes. "I know how this sounds," I say. "But is my head still the same size?"

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Barry Malone

Something to declare

Who are these people who whinge about having their travel plans disrupted and being forced to stay in their destination for a few more days?

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Ben Groundwater

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Population:

94 million

Capital:

Addis Ababa

Official Language:

Amharic

Electricity:

Type C (or Europlug) is a two-wire plug that has two round pins. It fits into any socket that accepts 4.0 – 4.8 mm round contacts on 19 mm centres. Type E has two 4.8 mm round pins spaced 19 mm apart and a hole for the socket's male earthing pin. Type F (also known as a Schuko plug) has two 4.8 mm round pins spaced 19 mm apart. Type L has two variations: The 10 amp version has two round pins that are 4mm thick and spaced 5.5 mm apart, with a grounding pin in the middle. The 16 amp version has two round pins that are 5 mm thick, spaced 8mm apart, as well as a grounding pin.