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___ EritreaA virtual destination guide to Eritrea, this page is about many aspects of Eritrea. Search and locate official web sites from the country, and find comprehensive information on the nation in its diversity: The Eritrean culture, history and geography. Get key information on Eritrea's economy, education, science, environment, population, and government.You will have access to news from Eritrea and you may visit Eritrean cities. Find maps and other information for adventure travel and tourism in Eritrea. |
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State of Eritrea | Hagere Ertra |
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 Flag of Eritrea Background: Eritrea is located in Eastern Africa in the Horn of Africa, to the North of Ethiopia and bordering the Red Sea in Northeast. It has a mixed Afro-Asiatic population that is divided by religion and language. Eritrea is one of Africa's newest independent nations. The former Italian and British colony gained formal independence from Ethiopia, its last colonizer, in 1993. But independence did not end the wars in Eritrea. Conflicts with Yemen and Ethiopia followed. Latest UN reports (2005) warned that the humanitarian situation in Eritrea was deteriorating, mainly due to recurrent drought and the protracted stalemate in the peace process with Ethiopia. border countries: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Sudan related countries: Egypt, Italy, Turkey, UK, Yemen |
 Official Name: Hagere Ertra short form: Ertra int'l long form: State of Eritrea int'l short form: Eritrea former: Eritrea Autonomous Region in Ethiopia. ISO Country Code: er Time: Local Time = UTC +3h Actual Time: Sat-May-10 05:04 Capital City: Asmara (2,300 meters (7,500 ft.) above sea level; pop. 435 000) Other Cities: Keren (57 000); Assab (28 000); Massawa (25 000); Afabet (25 000); Tessenie (25 000); Mendefera (25 000); Dekemhare (20 000); Adekeieh (15 000); Barentu (15 000); Ghinda (15 000). Government: Transition government. Independence: Eritrea officially celebrated its independence on May 24, 1993 (from Ethiopia) Constitution: Ratified 24 May 1997, but not yet implemented. Geography: Location: Eastern Africa, in the Horn of Africa bordering the Red Sea in northeast. Area: 125,000 sq. km. (48,000 sq. mi.) Terrain: Central highlands straddle escarpment associated with Rift Valley, dry coastal plains, and western lowlands. Climate: Temperate in the mountains and hot in the lowlands, hot, dry desert strip along Red Sea coast;. People: Nationality: Noun and adjective--Eritrean(s). Population: about 4.3 million (about 1 million Eritreans in exile). Ethnic Groups: Tigrinya 50%, Tigre 31.4%, Saho 5%, Afar 5%, Beja 2.5%, Bilen 2.1%, Kunama 2%, Nara 1.5%, and Rashaida .5%. Religions: Christian 50% (mostly Orthodox), Muslim 48%, indigenous beliefs 2% Languages: Tigrinya (Tigrigna), Arabic, English, Tigré (second major language) and other Cushitic languages. Literacy: NA Natural resources: Gold, potash, zinc, copper, salt, possibly oil and natural gas, fish. Agriculture products: Sorghum, lentils, vegetables, corn, cotton, tobacco, coffee, sisal; livestock, goats; fish. Industries: Food processing, beverages, clothing and textiles. Exports partners: Malaysia 65.1%, Italy 10.4%, France 4.4% (2003) Imports partners: USA 39.7%, Italy 19.1%, Turkey 6.8%, Russia 5.4%, France 4.7% (2003) Currency: Nakfa (ERN) |
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Note: External links will open in a new browser window. Official Sites of EritreaThe State of Eritrea - Ministry of Information As it should, the Ministry provides information on Eritrea like national news, and information on history, culture and arts. The State of Eritrea Ministry of Tourism Eritrea information by the Eritrea Ministry of Tourism. Missions The Permanent Mission of the State of Eritrea to the United Nations Eritrea's representation at the UN. Eritrean Missions Abroad and Foreign Diplomatic Missions in Eritrea Address list of Diplomatic Missions of Eritrea and Diplomatic Missions accredited to Eritrea. Maps Map of Eritrea Shaded Relief Map of Eritrea.  Google
Earth EritreaZoomable satellite view of Eritrea. Google
Earth AsmaraZoomable satellite view of Eritrea's capital city. Map of Eritrea and Northern Ethiopia Shaded Relief Map of Eritrea and Northern Ethiopia. Map
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| Eritrea News Eritrea is the only African country to have no privately-owned news media. The news links below are to sites mostly maintained from Eritrean expatriates. See CPJ - the The Committee to Protect Journalists on press freedom in Eritrea. Eritrea1.org News and political information in Tigrinia and partly English. News Asmarino Com Eritrea News in Tigrinia and English. DEHAI Eritrean Community OnLine Network, provides up-to-date Eritrean related news from various sources. Eritrean News Wire Site with News Agencies news related to Eritrea. Shaebia Latest news from Eritrea provided by the ruling political party. Allafrica.com Eritrea AllAfrica's Eritrea news. www.IRINnews.org UN humanitarian news and information service with recent news on Eritrea. |
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Arts & CultureEritreaPrivate page with pictures and personal responses to the country and its people, in English and French.  eritrean beautyThe Dutch photographer Anne Alders has captured the everyday life of the nine sections of the Eritrean population. |
 A Tigrinya woman © Anne Alders from the Book "eritrean beauty" |
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Business & EconomyCOMESA - Common Market for Eastern and Southern AfricaEritrea is a member state of COMESA, an organisation of free independent sovereign states which have agreed to co-operate in developing their natural and human resources for the good of all their people. EDF - Eritrean Development Founndation An independent nonsectarian organization dedicated to supporting economic, social and cultural development in Eritrea. Transportation Eritrean Airlines Airline information page. |
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Destination Eritrea - Country GuidesThe State of Eritrea Ministry of Tourism Eritrea information by the Eritrea Ministry of Tourism. Asmarino.com The Asmarino site provides some information on Eritrea (in English/Tigrigna). Eritrea A-ZVery, very informative site about Eritrea. Eritrea in Pictures Site with Eritrean pictures collected from the Internet. Eritour.com Tour company offers information on Eritrea and its historical and archeological sites. |
 Sunset Agordat © Anne Alders from the Book "eritrean beauty" |
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EducationUniversity of Asmara - UoAAutonomous institution for undergraduate education in the arts,sciences, business and economics, law, education, engineering, agriculture and health science. |
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EnvironmentIGADThe Intergovernmental Authority on Development, a regional grouping of seven Eastern African countries created in 1986 to fight the recurrent and severe droughts and other natural disasters that caused widespread famine, ecological degradation and economic hardship in the Eastern Africa region between 1974 and 1984. Solar Energy Phaesun Solar Solutions for Rural Infrastructure. Water, Health, Education, Telecommunications. |
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HistoryHistoryVery brief article on Eritrea's history. History of Eritrea Political system, economy, culture and society in Eritrea and Tigray in the Axumite period. History of Eritrea Eritrea from early history until now. Eritrea-Ethiopia Conflict Information Page Site provides information on the Crisis Between Eritrea and Ethiopia with maps, history, publications. Eritrea: Special Report on 12 years of independence Article from UN humanitarian news and information service - IRIN (2003). |
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SearchErieStartIndex of Eritrean related websites. Additional Information on EritreaAfrica south of the sahara: EritreaAfrican Studies Center | Eritrea Page BBC News Country Profile: Eritrea Governments on the WWW: Eritrea MBendi Profile: Eritrea Open Directory Project: Eritrea Wikipedia: Eritrea The World Factbook -- Eritrea |
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