Eritrea

Maps and Statistics of Eritrea

Eritrea is a country located in the Horn of Africa, bordered by Sudan to the west, Ethiopia to the south, and Djibouti to the southeast, with a coastline along the Red Sea. Its capital city is Asmara. Eritrea gained independence from Ethiopia in 1993 following a 30-year liberation war. The official languages are Tigrinya, Arabic, and English. The nation features diverse cultures and landscapes, including mountains, deserts, and a rich coastline. Eritrea's government is a single-party presidential republic, and it has faced challenges such as limited press freedom and mandatory national service.