Fun facts about Eritrea
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The name Eritrea is derived from the ancient Greek name for the Red Sea, the Erythraean Sea.
Eritrea
Eritrea, officially the State of Eritrea, is a country in the Horn of Africa region of East Africa. 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.
From the “Etymology” section
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Madam Buya, a fossil found in Eritrea, is among the oldest hominid fossils, dated to 1 million years old.
Eritrea
Eritrea, officially the State of Eritrea, is a country in the Horn of Africa region of East Africa. 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.
From the “History” section
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Eritrea's major urban areas include its capital city Asmara and the port town of Massawa.
Eritrea
Eritrea, officially the State of Eritrea, is a country in the Horn of Africa region of East Africa. 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.
From the “Geography” section
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The People's Front for Democracy and Justice (PFDJ) is the only legal party in Eritrea.
Eritrea
Eritrea, officially the State of Eritrea, is a country in the Horn of Africa region of East Africa. 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.
From the “Government and politics” section
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Eritrea was admitted into the United Nations as the 182nd member state on May 28, 1993.
Eritrea
Eritrea, officially the State of Eritrea, is a country in the Horn of Africa region of East Africa. 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.
From the “Independence” section
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