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Dire Dawa or Diredawa (both: dē'rədä`wä), city (1994 pop. 164,851), Harar region, E Ethiopia. It is a commercial and industrial center located on the Addis Ababa–Djibouti railroad. Manufactures include processed meat, vegetable oil, textiles, and cement. There are also railroad workshops in the city. Dire Dawa was founded in 1902 when the railroad from Djibouti reached the area, and its growth has resulted largely from trade brought by the railroad. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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One of his favorite experiences so far has been the trip to the Los Angeles Zoo, said Tsega's translator, Mahlet Negussie, who coincidentally moved from Dire Dawa three years ago and is a former student of Tsega's mother. Ethiopia Harrar Black Apron Exclusives Award (#2, June 2004) - The coffee farming village of Dire Dawa, which brought this coffee to Starbucks, used the award money to help support their community's medical services. The award for Ethiopia Harrar (introduced June 30, 2004) coffee was donated to the Dil Chora Hospital in Dire Dawa and the funds will be used to buy equipment and support current medical, dental and vision services. |
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