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This Country Is Still In 2018 While The World Is In 2026: Calendar Mystery Explained

Published on: Jan. 2, 2026, 11:14 p.m. | Source: Republic World

While most of the world stepped into 2026 on January 1, Ethiopia is still living in the year 2018. This is because the East African country officially follows its own calendar called the Geʽez calendar instead of the widely used Gregorian calendar.

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