Guide to Eritrea
Must See Eritrea
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At a glance
Up until recently the name 'Eritrea' was a synonym for 'war' and an antonym for 'relaxing with a gin by the seaside', but remarkably the definitions are starting to be reversed. It now has a peace agreement with Ethiopia under its belt and a chance to show off its vibrant and friendly inhabitants.
Fast Facts
- Full name:
- Eritrea
- Capital city:
- Asmara
- Area:
- 124,320 sq km / 48,000 sq miles
- Population:
- 4,400,000
- Time Zone:
- GMT/UTC +3 (Greenwich Mean Time)
- Language:
- Tigrinya (official)
Arabic (official)
English (other)
Tigre (other)
Afar (other)
- Religion:
- Christian (50%), Muslim (50%)
- Currency:
- Eritrean Nakfa
- Electricity:
- 230V 50Hz
- Electric plug details:
- European plug with two circular metal pins
