🇪🇷

Eritrea

إرتريا‎

Eastern Africa, Africa

ArabicEnglishTigrinya

Eritrea (إرتريا‎) is a country in Eastern Africa, Africa. With a population of 3,607,000 and an area of 117,600 km², the capital city is Asmara. The official languages are Arabic, English and Tigrinya. The national currency is the Eritrean nakfa (Nfk ERN).

Quick Facts

🏛️
Asmara
Capital
👥
3,607,000
Population
📐
117,600 km²
Area
💰
Nfk ERN
Currency
📞
+291
Dial Code
🌐
.er
TLD

Geography

Eritrea is located in Eastern Africa at coordinates 15.00°N, 39.00°E. It shares borders with 3 countries. The highest point is Emba Soira at 3,018 m.

ContinentAfrica
Coordinates15.00°N, 39.00°E
🏔️ Highest PointEmba Soira
3,018 m
🏞️ Longest RiverShebelle River
1,130 km
TimezonesUTC+03:00
BordersDJIETHSDN

UNESCO World Heritage

Eritrea is home to 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site, reflecting its rich cultural and natural history.

🏛️

1

World Heritage Sites

Infrastructure

Notable infrastructure highlights in Eritrea, including Cicero Stadium with a capacity of 20,000 seats.

🏟️ Largest StadiumCicero Stadium
20,000 seats

Frequently Asked Questions about Eritrea

What is the capital of Eritrea?
The capital of Eritrea is Asmara.
What is the population of Eritrea?
Eritrea has a population of approximately 3,607,000 people.
What currency does Eritrea use?
Eritrea uses the Eritrean nakfa (Nfk ERN).
What languages are spoken in Eritrea?
The official languages of Eritrea are Arabic, English, Tigrinya.
What is the area of Eritrea?
Eritrea covers a total area of 117,600 km².
How many UNESCO World Heritage Sites does Eritrea have?
Eritrea has 1 UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Data sources: Basic country data — restcountries.com (CC BY 4.0) · Geography, speed limits, stadiums — Wikidata (CC0) · Zoos, botanical gardens, hospitals — OpenStreetMap contributors (ODbL) · GNI per capita — World Bank (CC BY 4.0) · UNESCO World Heritage — UNESCO WHC · Climate — Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0)