JULIASIV/Ethiopian-cultural-QA-chat-bot-

# Ethiopian Heritage Bot 🇪🇹 An AI-powered cultural chatbot that helps tourists discover Ethiopia's rich heritage, attractions, and traditions. ## Features - **AI-Powered Responses**: Uses Google Gemini AI for intelligent, contextual answers - **Cultural Knowledge Base**: Comprehensive information about Ethiopian culture, attractions, and customs - **Tourist-Focused**: Designed specifically for visitors to Ethiopia - **Responsive Design**: Works perfectly on desktop and mobile devices - **Easy Deployment**: Ready to deploy on Netlify with zero configuration ## Quick Deploy ## Setup Instructions ### 1. Get Google Gemini API Key 1. Go to Google AI Studio 2. Create a new API key 3. Copy the API key ### 2. Deploy to Netlify 1. Fork this repository 2. Connect your GitHub account to Netlify 3. Create a new site from your forked repository 4. Add environment variable: - Key: `GOOGLE_API_KEY` - Value: Your Google Gemini API key ### 3. That's it! 🎉 Your Ethiopian Heritage Bot is now live and ready to help tourists! ## Local Development ```bash # Install dependencies npm install # Start development server npm run dev # Build for production npm run build ``` ## Environment Variables Create a `.env` file in the root directory: ``` GOOGLE_API_KEY=your_google_gemini_api_key_here ``` ## What the Bot Can Help With - **Tourist Attractions**: Lalibela, Axum, Simien Mountains, Danakil Depression - **Cultural Events**: Timket, Meskel, traditional festivals - **Food & Cuisine**: Injera, coffee ceremony, traditional dishes - **Travel Information**: Hotels, transportation, weather, safety tips - **Cultural Insights**: Traditions, customs, languages, and more ## Technology Stack - **Frontend**: React + TypeScript + Tailwind CSS - **AI**: Google Gemini Pro - **Deployment**: Netlify Functions (Serverless) - **Icons**: Lucide React ## Contributing Feel free to contribute by adding more cultural information, improving the UI, or enhancing the AI responses! ## License MI …