Its capital and largest city is Asmara. The country is bordered by Ethiopia to the south, Sudan to the west, and Djibouti to the southeast. The northeastern and eastern parts of Eritrea have an extensive …

Jan 14, 2026 · Eritrea, country of the Horn of Africa, located on the Red Sea. Eritrea’s coastal location has long been important in its history and culture—a fact reflected in its name, which is an Italianized …

3 days ago · Eritrea is a country of stark and dramatic landscapes from its 630-mile Red Sea coastline to its high craggy mountains to the desolate Danakil Depression.

Modern-day Eritrea is defined by that struggle for independence. It was an all-encompassing armed struggle to liberate Eritrea and Eritreans from all of the ills of oppression, inequality, and poverty. …

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Discover essential Eritrean culture and customs for travelers. Learn about local etiquette, greetings, dining, dress code, and social norms for a respectful visit.

The related Eritrean languages, Tigrinya, and Tigre, the last of which is the language of no single ethnic group, are often confused. Perhaps 200,000 people largely in semi-pastoral groups, in the lower …

Eritrea, situated in East Africa along the stunning Red Sea coastline, offers a rich tapestry of history, culture, and natural beauty. This nation is bordered by Sudan to the west, Ethiopia to the south, and …

Eritrea, officially State of Eritrea, is a country situated in northern East Africa. A former colony of Italy, it fought a thirty-year war with Ethiopia for its independence. A subsequent border conflict with Ethiopia …

When Italy colonized a strip of land along the Red Sea in 1890, they gave it the name Eritrea. Since the creation of Eritrea was so closely linked to Ethiopia, Eritrea's identity developed in struggles against …