Short description : Overview of and topical guide to Eritrea
The Coat of arms of Eritrea
The location of Eritrea
An enlargeable map of the State of Eritrea
Eritrea is a country in the Horn of Africa . Eritrea is the Italian form of the Greek name Ἐρυθραίᾱ (Erythraíā ), meaning "red [land]". With its capital at Asmara , it is bordered by Sudan in the west, Ethiopia in the south, and Djibouti in the southeast. The northeastern and eastern parts of Eritrea have an extensive coastline along the Red Sea, directly across from Saudi Arabia and Yemen. The nation has a total area of approximately 117,600 km2 (45,406 sq mi), and includes the Dahlak Archipelago and several of the Hanish Islands.
Eritrea is a multi-ethnic country, with nine recognized ethnic groups. It has a population of around six million inhabitants. Most residents speak Afro-Asiatic languages, either of the Semitic or Cushitic branches. Among these communities, the Tigrayan make up about 55% of the population, with the Tigre constituting around 30% of inhabitants. In addition, there are a number of Nilo-Saharan -speaking Nilotic ethnic minorities. Most people in the territory adhere to Christianity or Islam .[ 1]
General reference
An enlargeable basic map of Eritrea
Pronunciation: or
Common English country name: Eritrea
Official English country name: The State of Eritrea
Common endonym(s):
Official endonym(s):
Adjectival(s): Eritrean
Demonym(s):
ISO country codes: ER, ERI, 232
ISO region codes: See ER
Internet country code top-level domain : .er
Geography of Eritrea
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination An enlargeable topographic map of Eritrea
Geography of Eritrea
Ethiopia 912 km
Sudan 605 km
Djibouti 109 km
Coastline: Red Sea 2,234 km
Population of Eritrea: 6,333,000 (July 2013 UN estimate) 107th most populous country
Area of Eritrea: 117,600 km2
Atlas of Eritrea
Environment of Eritrea
Error creating thumbnail: Unable to save thumbnail to destination An enlargeable satellite image of Eritrea
Environment of Eritrea
Climate of Eritrea
Environmental issues in Eritrea
Ecoregions in Eritrea
Geology of Eritrea
Protected areas of Eritrea
National parks of Eritrea
Wildlife of Eritrea
Fauna of Eritrea
Birds of Eritrea
Mammals of Eritrea
Natural geographic features of Eritrea
Glaciers in Eritrea: none [ 2]
Islands of Eritrea
Mountains of Eritrea
Rivers of Eritrea
World Heritage Sites in Eritrea: None
Regions of Eritrea
Ecoregions of Eritrea
List of ecoregions in Eritrea
Administrative divisions of Eritrea
Administrative divisions of Eritrea
Regions of Eritrea
Regions of Eritrea
Districts of Eritrea
Districts of Eritrea
Municipalities of Eritrea
Capital of Eritrea: Asmara
Cities of Eritrea
Demography of Eritrea
Demographics of Eritrea
Government and politics of Eritrea
Politics of Eritrea
Form of government: presidential republic
Capital of Eritrea: Asmara
Elections in Eritrea
Political parties in Eritrea
Branches of the government of Eritrea
Government of Eritrea
Executive branch of the government of Eritrea
Legislative branch of the government of Eritrea
Parliament of Eritrea (bicameral)
Upper house: Senate of Eritrea
Lower house: House of Commons of Eritrea
Judicial branch of the government of Eritrea
Court system of Eritrea
Foreign relations of Eritrea
Foreign relations of Eritrea
Diplomatic missions in Eritrea
Diplomatic missions of Eritrea
International organization membership
The State of Eritrea is a member of:[ 1]
Law and order in Eritrea
Law of Eritrea
Constitution of Eritrea
Human rights in Eritrea
LGBT rights in Eritrea
Freedom of religion in Eritrea
Law enforcement in Eritrea
Military of Eritrea
Military of Eritrea
Command
Forces
Army of Eritrea
Navy of Eritrea
Air Force of Eritrea
Local government in Eritrea
Local government in Eritrea
History of Eritrea
"Governorato di Eritrea" (1936-1941). Borders with red points
History of Eritrea
Current events of Eritrea
Italian Eritrea
Eritrea Governorate
Culture of Eritrea
Culture of Eritrea
Cuisine of Eritrea
Languages of Eritrea
Media in Eritrea
Museums in Eritrea
National symbols of Eritrea
Coat of arms of Eritrea
Flag of Eritrea
National anthem of Eritrea
People of Eritrea
Prostitution in Eritrea
Public holidays in Eritrea
Religion in Eritrea
Christianity in Eritrea
Catholicism in Eritrea
Hinduism in Eritrea
Islam in Eritrea
Judaism in Eritrea
Sikhism in Eritrea
World Heritage Sites in Eritrea: None
Art in Eritrea
Literature of Eritrea
Music of Eritrea
Sports in Eritrea
Sports in Eritrea
Football in Eritrea
Eritrea at the Olympics
Tour of Eritrea
Economy and infrastructure of Eritrea
Economy of Eritrea
Economic rank, by nominal GDP (2007) : 161st (one hundred and sixty first)
Agriculture in Eritrea
Banking in Eritrea
Communications in Eritrea
Companies of Eritrea
Currency of Eritrea : Nakfa
Energy in Eritrea
Mining in Eritrea
Tourism in Eritrea
Transport in Eritrea
Health care in Eritrea
Transportation in Eritrea
Airports in Eritrea
Rail transport in Eritrea
Education in Eritrea
Health in Eritrea
Health in Eritrea
COVID-19 pandemic in Eritrea
COVID-19 vaccination in Eritrea
See also
References
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Government
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