Eritrea 🇪🇷
Eritrea 🇪🇷: capital Asmara, population 3.6 million, located in Africa. Currency: Eritrean Nakfa (Nfk). Discover flag, language, neighbors and fun facts — then play the Name the Nations geography game!
Quick Facts
- Capital: Asmara
- Population: 3.6 million
- Continent: Africa
- Language: Tigrinya & Arabic
- Currency: Eritrean Nakfa (Nfk)
Geography at a Glance
- Official name: State of Eritrea
- Area: 117,600 km² (45,406 sq mi)
- Region: Eastern Africa
- Has a coastline
- People: Eritrean
- Internet domain: .er
Fun Facts About Eritrea
- Its capital is known for its well-preserved Art Deco architecture.
- One of the newest countries in Africa, gaining independence in 1993.
- Has a coastline along the Red Sea stretching over 1,000 km.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Eritrea known for?
Eritrea is known for several things — Its capital is known for its well-preserved Art Deco architecture; One of the newest countries in Africa, gaining independence in 1993; Has a coastline along the Red Sea stretching over 1,000 km.
How big is Eritrea?
Eritrea covers about 117,600 square kilometers (45,406 square miles), in the Eastern Africa region.
Is Eritrea landlocked?
No. Eritrea has a coastline and shares land borders with 3 neighboring countries.
What are people from Eritrea called?
People from Eritrea are called Eritrean.
What is the capital of Eritrea?
The capital of Eritrea is Asmara.
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