Nekemte
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Nekemte

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Oromo (Macha) — western Wollega heart

Historic capital of the Wollega kingdom of Leeqaa Naqamtee, ringed by green hills and coffee estates. The Kumsa Moroda palace museum tells the story of one of Ethiopia's last autonomous Oromo kingdoms.

Highlights

  • Kumsa Moroda palace
  • Wollega coffee
  • Macha Oromo culture
  • Didessa river valley

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