Addis Ababa is the capital city of Ethiopia. With 4,5 million people, the city is located in the geographic centre of the country. In most areas the rich and poor live as neighbours,though many of the wealthiest people live in the Southeast (Bole) and Southwest (old airport) parts of town. There are more than 120 international missions and embassies in Addis-Ababa, making the city a fore front for international diplomacy concerning Africa. The headquarters of the African Union and the United Nations Economic Commission for Africa can both be found in the city. The United States and the European Union both have two delegations in Addis, one for bilateral relations with Ethiopia and one for the African Union. Addis Ababa is one of the important cities in Africa. Addis Ababa is also one of the best and biggest shopping cities in Africa with 12-15 shopping centres in the centre of Addis Ababa.