Eritrea
Eritrea is a country in Africa (Eastern Africa). Its capital is Asmara. It has about 3,607,003 inhabitants (130th of 194 by population) and covers 117,600 km² (99th of 195 by area).
Quick facts
| Capital | Asmara |
|---|---|
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | Eastern Africa |
| Population | 3,607,003 (2025) |
| Area | 117,600 km² |
| Currencies | Eritrean nakfa (Nfk) |
| Languages | Arabic, English, Tigrinya |
| Demonym | Eritrean |
| Borders | Djibouti, Ethiopia, Sudan |
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