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State of Eritrea · Eastern Africa, Africa. Capital: Asmara.

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Eritrea in context

Eritrea is home to about 3.6 million people, 0.05% of the world's population, on 117,600 km² of territory. It shares land borders with 3 countries: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Sudan.

Closest in size in Africa: compare Eritrea and Malawi. To see its real size against other places, try the true size map.

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Eritrea FAQ

What is the capital of Eritrea?

The capital of Eritrea is Asmara.

What is the population of Eritrea?

About 3.6 million people (3,607,000), which ranks 131st of 197 countries.

How big is Eritrea?

Eritrea covers 117,600 km² (45,406 sq mi), the 99th-largest country by area.

What continent is Eritrea in?

Eritrea is in Africa, in the Eastern Africa subregion.

What countries border Eritrea?

Eritrea borders 3 countries: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Sudan.

What language is spoken in Eritrea?

Official or national languages: Arabic, English, Tigrinya.

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