Desert shrubland and volcanoes 🐪🌋 Ethiopia’s Afar region spans an estimated 270 000 sq km, from close to the border with Eritrea towards the capital of Addis Ababa. The differences in altitude are represented in the variations in colour. The area dominated by yellow, signifies changes in vegetation found at higher altitudes. Thanks so much for the suggestion, @adamnredwine! 📹 @europeanspaceagency 📸 contains modified @copernicus_eu Sentinel data (2018), processed by ESA, @creativecommons CC B

🇪🇹 አፋር – Land of Fire and Heritage 🔥 Deep in Ethiopia’s northeastern lowlands lies Afar, a land shaped by volcanoes and time, where ancient ancestors once walked and fierce traditions still thrive. The Afar people are known for their proud ancestry, tracing back centuries as warriors, herders, and protectors of their sacred desert land. With unmatched strength, they survive one of the hottest places on Earth — the Danakil Depression — turning hardship into honor. Their traditions are bold and