2. Ethiopia’s major religion is Christianity. Others largely practiced include Islam and Judaism. The United States’ biggest religion is Christianity, and some people are also Muslims and Jews. Compare

3. Railways Airports Highways No harbors or ports within the country; Ethiopia is landlocked. Railways Airports Highways Ports and Harbors United States Ethiopia Compare

4. EthiopiaUnited States Hunting Climbing Cycling Sports Birding Visiting National Parks Birding Climbing Cycling Hunting Sports Visiting State and National Parks Fishing Camping Hiking Compare

5. Ethiopia mainly participates in Track and Field, but they also play soccer. The United States plays American Football,Track and Field, and Soccer. Many other sports are also played in the US, including Baseball and Basketball. Compare

6. Ethiopian Music is very diverse, each ethnic group being associated with unique sounds. Christian element, mainly traditional. Modern music is commonly played and listened to. Most popular music in the U.S. has blends of African music in it. Compare

7. No eating utensils Large Plates; family and guests eat from it. Left hand not shown at table. Only use right hand. Only eat pieces of food closest to you. Silverware We all have our own plates. Left hand is not insulting. Contrast

8. Women experience hard physical labor; their role stems from their natural position of motherhood. Sociocultural and economic discrimination. Women inferior to men. Men are head of household. Many of these rules stem from Islamic rules and traditions. Women in America have equal opportunities as men. Very little social discrimination. Equal rights. Contrast

9. Women: Skirts are woven cotton with long strips, sewn together. Bottom of skirt woven in patterns, shiny threads interwoven, sometimes ornamented fringe. Contrast No socks. Men: Knee-length shirts with collar. Knee-high socks. Women: Jeans, dress, skirt, shorts, etc. Wide variety of clothing, numerous styles. Men: Jeans, shorts, etc. Wide variety of clothing, numerous styles. Socks.

10. Contrast 84 indigenous languages Majority are Afro-Asiatic, some are Nilo-Saharan. Unique alphabet: Ge’ez (or Ethiopic). English is most widely spoken foreign language. English is most common language. Spanish, French, and German are also fairly common. Most Native American languages are extinct, and rarely used.

11. Consists of various vegetables or meat side- dishes and entrees. Often prepared as thick stew. No pork or seafood, other than fish. Americans eat a variety of seafood, and pork. American dishes include a variety from multiple cultures, especially from Europe. Contrast