Maps and Exploration

Bishoftu

Bishoftu (Oromo: Bishooftuu; Amharic: ቢሾፍቱ), formerly Debre Zeyit (Amharic: ደብረ ዘይት) is a city in central Ethiopia. Located in central Oromia Region, it sits at an elevation of 1,920 metres (6,300 ft).(It is a name derived from the Bible and refers to a location east of Jerusalem's Old City separated by the Kidron Valley). The city serves as the primary airbase of the Ethiopian Air Force. Bishoftu is located 47.9 kilometres (29.8 mi) southeast of Addis Ababa along its route 4 highway. It is a resort city, known for its several lakes.

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See also

• ▸Capitanejo, Ponce, Puerto Rico
• ▸Amman Citadel
• ▸East African Community

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