Gambela Region
Also known as Gambela Peoples' Region, Gambella
regional state of Ethiopia
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Gambela Region is a state located in western Ethiopia that borders South Sudan and is home to diverse ethnic groups including the Anuak and Nuer peoples. The region is significant due to its strategic location, natural resources, and role in Ethiopia's broader ethnic and political landscape.
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The Gambela Region, also spelled Gambella, and officially the Gambela Peoples' Region (Amharic: ጋምቤላ ሕዝቦች ክልል), is a regional state in western Ethiopia. Previously known as Region 12, its capital and largest city is Gambela. It is bordered by the Oromia Region to the east, the South West Ethiopia Region to the south, and the country of South Sudan to the west.
Gambela is situated between the Openo and Akobo Rivers, with its western part including the Openo River. It covers an area of approximately 29,783 square kilometers with a population of 525,000 inhabitants, making it one of Ethiopia's smallest regions and one of its least populous. Gambela is home to a diverse population which includes several indigenous ethnic groups.