BDI
East Africa
Eritrea
/eritreaState of Eritrea (ERI)
ISO ERI
IOC ERI +291
Capital: Asmara
3,607,000Population
117,600Surface area (km²)
30.7Inhabitants per km²
—GDP (current US$)
—GDP per capita
34.5%Urban population
Position in Africa
East Africa
Eritrea
15.18°, 39.78°
Country facts
- Official name (English)
- State of Eritrea
- Official name (Français)
- État d'Érythrée
- Official name (العربية)
- دولة إريتريا
- Official name (Português)
- Estado da Eritreia
- Currency
- Eritrean nakfa (ERN)
- Official languages
- Arabic, English, Tigrinya
- Main religion
- Muslims
- Time zone
- Africa/Asmara
- Calling code
- +291
- ISO / IOC codes
- ER · ERI · ERI
- Coordinates
- 15.18°, 39.78°
Main cities
Regions (6)
CapitalMain cityRegions (6)
Departments & divisions
Regions (6)AnsebaDebubGash-BarkaMaekelNorthern Red SeaSouthern Red Sea
Cities
| City | Role | Coordinates |
|---|---|---|
| Asmara | Capital | 15.323, 38.925 |
| Keren | Main city | 15.778, 38.451 |
| Massawa | Main city | 15.609, 39.450 |
| Assab | Main city | 13.009, 42.739 |
| Mendefera | Main city | 14.887, 38.816 |
