With over 120 million people, Ethiopia is the world's most populous landlocked country. As the country enjoys rapid economic growth, its need for better access to maritime trade routes has increased in recent years. Since the opening of the China-built Addis Ababa-Djibouti Railway in 2018, the Ethiopian economy has received a major boost. This railway route has provided Ethiopia with direct access to the sea through the Port of Doraleh in Djibouti. Here's a quick look at the Addis-Ababa-Djibouti Railway.