Fun fact 2 about Keren
city
In 1911, a railroad was constructed to connect Asmara and Massawa, which later reached Keren.
Keren
Eritrea
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city
Keren
Eritrea
Country
Eritrea
Population
74.8K
Coordinates
15.78, 38.45
Keren, historically known as Sanhit, is the second-largest city in Eritrea. It is situated around 91 kilometres (57 mi) northwest of Asmara at an elevation of 1,590 metres (5,220 ft) above sea-level. The city sprawls on a wide basin surrounded by granitic mountains on all sides.
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