| Local name: Ertra |
| Surface : 121 320 kmē (47 400
square miles) ....Eritrea is located in the Horn of Africa, between latitudes 12 degree
and 18 degree north |
| Population : 3,800,000 (1998)
inhabitants |
| Climate: Eritrea can be divided into three major zones: the
central highlands, the coastal region, and the western lowlands. In the highlands, the
hottest month is May with highs around 85 Fahrenheit (29.4 Celsius). The coldest months
are December through February with lows around 32 Fahrenheit (0 Celsius). The difference
between each day's high and low temperature is about 33 degrees Fahrenheit. There are two
rainy seasons. The short rains are in March and April. the main rainy season is from late
June through the beginning of September. Fog is common during the main rainy season and
from December through February...The northern coast has a rainy season from December
through February. Rain is rare along the southern coast.... |
| Visas: Visas are required by all (except: nationals of Kenya
and Uganda; transit passengers continuing their journey to a third country within 24 hours
provided holding confirmed onward tickets and not leaving the airport transit lounge) to
enter Eritrea and your passport must be valid for at least six months beyond your
departure date...Types of visas: Business and Tourist (Single- or Multiple-entry); Transit |
| Electricity: Eritrea uses 110 and 220 alternating current
(AC). |
| Capital : Asmara |
| System : Presidential Republic ...Eritrea became independent on May 24, 1993 under the control of the Eritrean
People's Liberation Front, led by Issaias Aferwerki, which has since renamed itself the
People's Front for Democracy and Justice. A new constitution has yet to be introduced and
universal suffrage is promised. Membership of the United Nations was granted in August
1993. |
| Languages : Afar, Arabic, Blean, Hadareb, Kunama, Saho, Tigre,
Tigriņa, |
| Religions : christians (48%),
muslim (48%). |
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| Eritrea |
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| Money : Nakfa |
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