Geography
Eritrea is in Eastern Africa, Africa. Its listed coordinates are 15, 39; it has Djibouti, Ethiopia, Sudan.
Neighboring countries: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Sudan
Africa
Eritrea
Eritrea is a country in Eastern Africa. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Asmara
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Population
- 3.6 million
- Area
- 117,600 km²
- Currency
- Eritrean nakfa (ERN)
- Official language
- Arabic, English, Tigrinya
- Calling code
- +291
- Internet TLD
- .er
- Time zone
- UTC+03:00
Eritrea map preview: 15.00, 39.00
People and Culture
Eritrea uses Arabic, English, Tigrinya in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Eritrea varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Eritrea is recorded with the official name State of Eritrea. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Asmara
- Eastern Africa cultural and historic sites
- Africa map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Asmara
- Time zone data: UTC+03:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Eritrea is grouped under Africa.
- Eritrea has a listed area of 117,600 km².
- Eritrea is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Eritrea
What is the capital of Eritrea?
The capital of Eritrea is Asmara.
What continent is Eritrea in?
Eritrea is in Africa.
What currency does Eritrea use?
Eritrea uses the Eritrean nakfa.
What language is spoken in Eritrea?
Arabic, English, Tigrinya is listed for Eritrea in this database.