🇪🇷 Eritrea

State of Eritrea

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Basic Information

Capital
Asmara
Region
Africa / Eastern Africa
Population
3,653,550
Area
117,600 km²
Currencies
Eritrean nakfa (Nfk)
Languages
Arabic, Tigrinya

About country

Eritrea is a country located in the Horn of Africa, characterized by a diverse landscape ranging from coastal plains to mountainous highlands. Its history is marked by ancient civilizations, including the Kingdom of Aksum, which flourished in the region for centuries. Following periods of Ottoman, Egyptian, and Italian colonial rule, Eritrea gained independence from Ethiopia in 1993 after a long and arduous struggle. The economy is largely based on agriculture and fishing, but faces challenges due to political instability and limited infrastructure. Eritrea's strategic location on the Red Sea gives it significant geopolitical importance.

Political Information

System of Government
Presidential Republic
Independent
Yes
UN Member
Yes

Codes & Identifiers

ISO 3166-1 Alpha-2
ER
ISO 3166-1 Alpha-3
ERI
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