ETHIOPIA-ADDIS ABABA-FRIENDSHIP SQUARE-DEVELOPMENT

(240318) -- ADDIS ABABA, March 18, 2024 (Xinhua) -- This photo taken on Feb. 18, 2024 shows Hadada Ibis at the Friendship Square in Addis Ababa, Ethiopia. In Addis Ababa, the capital of Ethiopia, the Friendship Square stands as a popular destination for citizens seeking leisure, especially during holidays. Constructed with the support of Chinese enterprises, it has become a favorable spot for quality time with friends and family. The Friendship Square, a landmark development lying on around 30 hectares of land, contains an artificial lake, a children's park, a palace of science and technology, a plaza that can accommodate tens of thousands of people at a time, several restaurants and areas for sports exercise. (Xinhua/Li Yahui)