Eritrea: flag, capital and facts
Eritrea is a country in Eastern Africa (Africa). Its capital is Asmara. Population — 3,535,603. Area — 117,600 km². Below: the flag, the key facts and easy ways to remember them.
The flag of Eritrea
A red triangle with a golden olive branch.
The capital of Eritrea — Asmara
Asmara is the capital of Eritrea. Asmara is full of beautiful old buildings.
Facts about Eritrea
- Official name
- State of Eritrea
- Capital
- Asmara
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Population
- 3,535,603
- Area
- 117,600 km²
- Currency
- ERN (Nfk)
- Status
- UN member state
- Coordinates
- 15°, 39°
How to remember the name
The nameEritrea is named after the Red Sea ('Erythraean' in Greek).
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Eritrea is named after the Red Sea — 'Erythraean' in Greek.
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