Eritrea country

 

Eritrea Capital: Asmara

Eritrea Dialing code: +291

Eritrea Airport code: ASM

Eritrea Continent: Africa

Eritrea Area: 45,406 sq mi  (117,600 km2)

Eritrea Currency:  Eritrean Nakfa

Eritrea Official Language:  Tigrinya, Arabic, and English

Eritrea Population: 3.6 million (Approx.)

Eritrea National Day: 24 May

Eritrea National Animal: Arabian came

Eritrea National Bird:  turacol

Eritrea National Fruit: beles

Eritrea National Flower:  Gerbera daisy

Eritrea National Tree: No official

Eritrea National Sport: Football

Eritrea Time zone: UTC +3 ( GMT +3)

Eritrea Driving side: Right side of the road

 

Eritrea Flag:

The green and blue represent agriculture and bounty. The red represents blood. The yellow represents wealth, and the Olive wreath represents peace.

Culture of the Eritrea:

Most of Eritrea has ethnic groups and Ethiopian Semitic influences and is indigenous. Its culture is mixed with ethnic groups and religious cultures. Eritrea is both rich and diverse in some areas. The most popular religions in Eritrea are Christianity and Islam.

The people are generally friendly and welcoming to visitors. Mixed with religious influences it attracts visitors. Eritrea is full of natural resources.

Must visit places in the Eritrea:

• Fiat Tagliero
• Medebar Market
• Enda Mariam Orthodox Church
• Tank Graveyard

Traditional Festivals in Eritrea:

• Independence Day
• Timkat
• Martyrs' Day
• Revolution Day

Eritrea Must-try Foods:

• Ful
• Shlsi
• Ge’at (Porridge)
•  Tsebhi Derho (Chicken Stew)

Weather in Eritrea:

The Eritrea country has two seasons. Wet Season December-February. Dry seasons May-June.

Economics of the Eritrea:

Eritrea is more dependent on the agriculture. Its GDP is $2.13 billion (approximately), ranking it 70 in the world. This country has 40% debt. The natural source sector is Eritrea's main source of income.

Eritrea imports Vehicles, petroleum, food, medicines, and machinery. Its exports are Minerals, Electrical, steel, agriculture, and Textiles.

Eritrea's export and import partners are China, Madagascar, Japan, the USA, Brazil, India, and the UK.

Sports in the Eritrea:

Football is the most popular and national sport in Eritrea. Football, Basketball, Volleyball, Tennis, cycling, and athletics are popular sports in Eritrea.

Transport in Eritrea:

How many airports are in Eritrea?

There are 4 airports including international, private, and domestic.  Asmara International Airport is the biggest airport in Eritrea.

Eritrea's main public transport modes are buses, airlines, Railways, and water, which are low-cost ways to get around.

How many countries travel without visas to Eritrea?

There are 12 countries without visas. It grants 15 e-visas and 26 on-arrival visas. A visa is required for 173 countries.

The passport ranks 75 in the world.

Defense in Eritrea:

Eritrea is the safest country in the world. The Eritrean Army, Eritrean Air Force, and Eritrean Navy are the military, with limited powers of 200,000 (approx...) active duty personnel, and people protecting their country. $600 Million approx. budget of defense. The rank of defense in the world is 120.

Eritrea Country Top 5 Interesting Facts:

•  Eritrea’s capital is the ‘New Rome’ people.
• Eritrea is home to a tank graveyard.
• In Eritrea, Women played a significant role in the war
• Eritrea's has only ever had one president
• One of the oldest human skeletons found in Eritrea.