Eritrea

Africa · Capital Asmara

Eritrea is a country in Africa. Its capital city is Asmara. It has a population of around 6,213,972 people. The main language is Arabic and the official currency is the Eritrean nakfa. It shares land borders with 3 countries.

Eritrea is a country in Africa. Its capital is Asmara. It has a population of 6,213,972, bordering 3 countries. The official language is Arabic. The official currency is the Eritrean nakfa.

Where is Eritrea?

Eritrea at a glance

Capital: Asmara
Population: 6.2M
Currency: Eritrean nakfa
Language: Arabic
Continent: Africa
Coastline: Yes

The flag of Eritrea

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Frequently asked questions about Eritrea

What is the capital of Eritrea?

The capital of Eritrea is Asmara.

What continent is Eritrea in?

Eritrea is located in Africa.

What is the population of Eritrea?

Eritrea has a population of approximately 6,213,972 people.

What is the currency of Eritrea?

The official currency of Eritrea is the Eritrean nakfa.

What language is spoken in Eritrea?

The main language spoken in Eritrea is Arabic.

What is the flag of Eritrea?

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