Flag of Eritrea (Source » Wikimedia)

Flag of Eritrea (Source » Wikimedia)

State of Eritrea

  • Capital » Asmara

Facts

  • Population » 5.6 million
  • Languages » Tigrinya, Tigre, Arabic, English
  • Religions » Islam, Christianity
  • Life expectancy » 63 years (men), 67 years (women)
  • Currency » Nakfa

Geography

  • Area » 117,400 sq km (45,300 sq miles)
  • Eritrea is a northeast African country on the Red Sea coast. Bordered by Sudan, Ethiopia, and Djibouti

Adventure Travel

  • All land borders with Sudan, Ethiopia and Djibouti are closed.

Notes

  • Eritrea  gained its independence in 1993.
  • Eritrea has banned plastic bags
Map of Eritrea (Source » France)

Map of Eritrea (Source » France)

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This page was updated April 3, 2023