Eritrea is a country in East Africa, Africa with a rich history, unique culture and some remarkable records. Here are the most interesting facts about Eritrea that most people don't know.
Asmara, Eritrea's capital, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its remarkably preserved Italian Art Deco architecture — the entire city is a living museum of 1930s Italian colonial design. Eritrea also produced multiple Tour de France cyclists.
Asmara is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its Italian Art Deco architecture.
Eritrea produces world-class cyclists — several have competed in the Tour de France.
Eritrea fought Africa's longest war for independence from Ethiopia (1961–1991).
The Dahlak Archipelago has some of the most pristine coral reefs in the Red Sea.
Asmara, Eritrea's capital, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its remarkably preserved Italian Art Deco architecture — the entire city is a living museum of 1930s Italian colonial design. Eritrea also produced multiple Tour de France cyclists.
Eritrea is known for several remarkable places that attract visitors and define the country's identity:
UNESCO capital with the world's best-preserved Italian Art Deco and Futurist architecture
Over 200 pristine islands in the Red Sea — world-class diving with untouched coral reefs
A 14th-century monastery perched on a mountain top — women forbidden, monks only
One of the last remaining lowland rainforests in the Horn of Africa
Asmara, Eritrea's capital, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its remarkably preserved Italian Art Deco architecture — the entire city is a living museum of 1930s Italian colonial design. Eritrea also produced multiple Tour de France cyclists.
The capital of Eritrea is Asmara.
Eritrea has a population of approximately 3.5M.
The official languages of Eritrea are Tigrinya / Arabic / English.
Eritrea gained independence in 1993.
Eritrea uses the Eritrean Nakfa (ERN).