Eritrea is a coastal country in Africa with a population of 3.5M and an area of 117,600 km². Its capital is Asmara, Tigrinya is the official language, and it is a republic. Eritrea shares borders with 3 countries.
Key facts
ContinentAfrica
CapitalAsmara
Population3.5M
Area117,600 km²
LanguageTigrinya
ReligionChristianity
GovernmentRepublic
CurrencyEritrean Nakfa
GDP/capita$600
Independence1993
Geography
Has coastlineHas desert
Oceans / SeasRed Sea
MountainsEthiopian Highlands
DesertsDanakil Desert
BordersSudan, Ethiopia, Djibouti
History & Culture
Ottoman Empire
Colonised by Italy
Economy & Resources
AgricultureSorghum, Wheat, Cotton
MineralsGold, Copper
Memberships
African Union
🎯 How to identify Eritrea in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Eritrea efficiently:
Is the country located in Africa?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
❌ No
Does the country have a coastline?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
❌ No
Is the country a member of African Union?
✅ Yes
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