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Entoto was the immediate predecessor to Addis Ababa as the capital of Ethiopia. Located on a high tableland, Entoto was found to be too cold and lacked sufficient firewood. Empress Taitu, wife of Emperor Menilek II, convinced the emperor to build a house near hot springs at the foot of the tableland. This led to the founding of Addis Ababa, meaning "New Flower," in 1887. Initially, the city resembled a military camp, but eucalyptus trees imported from Australia helped alleviate firewood scarcity and provided forest cover. Addis Ababa is now the capital and largest city of Ethiopia, serving as its educational and administrative center.1

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