Tigray

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The Tigray Region, officially the Tigray National Regional State, is the northernmost regional state in Ethiopia. The Tigray Region is the homeland of the Tigrayan people. Formerly known as Region 1, its capital and largest city is Mekelle.

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  • Area: 50,079 km²
  • Population: 7.07 million (2020)
  • HDI (2019): 0.508; low · 5th of 11
  • Destinations: Aksum, Mek’ele, Yeha, Kafta Sheraro National Park
  • Clubs and Teams: Dedebit F.C., Trans Ethiopia