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Kingdom of Kaffa
Kaffa was a kingdom in the highlands of south-western Ethiopia, often linked to the origin of the word "coffee". It was ruled by a king with a council of nobles. Emperor Menelik II conquered it in 1897.
Key facts
| Dates | c. 1390 – 1897 CE |
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| Region | East, Central & Southern Africa |
| Continent | Africa |
| Capitals | Bonga, Anderaccha |
| Religion(s) | Christianity, Traditional religion |
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Dates follow widely used reference works; many ancient dates are approximate or debated. Neutral summary for general reference.