Gambelaregionen
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Gambela er ein av dei ni ethnic divisions (kililoch) of Etiopia. Previously known as Region 12, its capital is Gambela.
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[endre] Demographics
Based on figures from the Central Statistical Agency of Ethiopia (CSA) published in 2005, Gambela has an estimated total population of 247,000, consisting of 125,999 men and 121,001 women. 200,000 or 81% of the population are estimated to be rural inhabitants, while 47,000 or 19% are urban. With an estimated area of 25,802.01 square kilometers, this region has an estimated density of 9.57 people per square kilometer.[1]
These estimates are based on the 1994 census, in which the region's population was reported to be 181,862, of which 92,090 were males, while 88,960 were females. 84.9% of the population (153,438) lived in rural areas.
The main ethnicities of the region are the Nuer (40%), the Anuak (27%), Amhara (8%), Oromo (6%), Mezhenger (5.8%), Keffa (4.1%), Mocha (2%), Tigrean (1.6%) and other ethnic groups predominantly from southern Ethiopia 5.5%. Amharic is the working language of the region. 44% of the region's population are Protestant, 24.1% Orthodox Christian, 10.3% practice traditional religions, 5.1% Muslim, 3.2% Catholic, and others constitute 12.7%.
Gambela is the historic home of the indigenous Anuak. In recent years there has been significant violence between the Anuak and more recently arrived Ethiopians, who are generally referred to as "Highlanders".
[endre] Economy
The CSA reported that for 2004-2005 3,734 tons of coffee were produced in Gambela, based on inspection records from the Ethiopian Coffee and Tea authority. This represents 1.64% of the total production in Ethiopia. The CSA could not provide livestock estimates for Gambela.[2]
Gambela is believed to have major oil resources. In June 2003, the Ethiopian government signed an agreement with Petronas of Malaysia for the joint exploration and development of oil resources in Gambella region. Petronas then awarded a contract for seismic data acquisition to China’s Zhongyuan Petroleum Exploration Bureau (ZPEB) October of that year.[3]
[endre] Presidents of the Executive Committee
- Okello Ouman 1992 - 1997
- Okello Gnigelo (GPDF) August 1997 - 2003
- Okello Akway 2003 - 2004
- Keat Tuach Bithow (acting) January 2004 - 2005
- Umed Ubong (GPDM) 29 September 2005 - Present
(This list is based on information from Worldstatesman.org.)
[endre] distrikt
Like other Regions in Ethiopia, Gambela is subdivided into administrative distrikt (and one special woreda, which is not in a zone). However, these distrikt have not been given proper names.
- Administrative Zone 1 (Gambela)
- Administrative Zone 2 (Gambela)
- Administrative Zone 3 (Gambela)
- Godere special woreda
[endre] Notes
- ↑ CSA 2005 National Statistics, Table B.3.
- ↑ CSA 2005 National Statistics, Table D.2.
- ↑ "Seismic Survey Project in Ethiopia Put into Operation" (ZPEB press release)
[endre] Eksterne lenkjer
- FDRE States: Basic Information - Gambella
- "Violence in Gambella: An Overview" on the site of Oxfam America.
- Map of Gambela Region at UN-OCHA (PDF file)
- meetethiopia.com Portal that introduces and celebrates the rich history, culture and diversity of Ethiopia through the use of a repository that contains Ethiopia-related websites ranging from Arts, Society and Religion to Entertainment, Shopping and Technology
| Inndeling av Etiopia |  |
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| Regionar | ||
| Afar | Amhara | Benishangul-Gumaz | Gambela | Harari | Oromia | Somali | Den sørlege regionen | Tigray | ||
| Byar med eigen status | ||
| Addis Ababa | Dire Dawa | ||
