Arsi Province

Arsi was a province of Imperial Ethiopia Government with its capital at Asella. Historically a part of the Emirate of Harar until its invasion by Menelik and subsequent incorporation into modern Ethiopia. The province was reduced to a Zone of the Oromia Region with the adoption of the new constitution in 1995. In more ancient times, the region is seemingly related to the Harla.[1]

Location of Arsi within the Ethiopian Empire

Both the Zone and the former province are occupied by the Arsi Oromo, who inhabit both the former Bale and Arsi provinces.

References

Hirsch, Bertrand. The Harla: archeology and memory of the giants of Ethiopia. French center for Ethiopian studies.

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[1] Hirsch, Bertrand. The Harla: archeology and memory of the giants of Ethiopia. French center for Ethiopian studies.

First-level administrative divisions of Ethiopia
Regions	Afar Amhara Benishangul-Gumuz Gambela Harari Oromia Sidama Somali Southern Nations, Nationalities, and Peoples' Region Tigray
Chartered cities	Addis Ababa Dire Dawa
Provinces (prior to 1995)	Arsi Bale Begemder Gamu-Gofa Gojjam Hararghe Illubabor Kaffa Shoa Sidamo Tigray Welega Wollo