Eritrea
Eritrea is a country in Africa with a population of 3,470,391. Its capital is Asmara and the currency is the ERN. GDP per capita is around $700, the main language is English.
Key facts
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Where is Eritrea?
In Africa. Drag, zoom or click a neighbour.
Population & life expectancy
From 205,010 in 1800 to 3,470,391 in 2023
From 33.3 yrs in 1950 to 68.6 yrs in 2023
Phrases & audio
- Hello Hello
- Good morning Good morning
- Good day Good day
- Good evening Good evening
- Good night Good night
- Thank you Thank you
- Please Please
- Excuse me Excuse me
- Sorry Sorry
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Bordering countries
Frequently asked questions
What country is ER?
ER is the two-letter ISO 3166-1 country code for Eritrea, a country in Africa with its capital at Asmara.
What language do they speak in Eritrea?
The main language spoken in Eritrea is English (English). English for "hello" is "Hello".
What is the capital of Eritrea?
The capital of Eritrea is Asmara.
What is the country calling code for Eritrea?
The international dialling code for Eritrea is +291. Its two-letter country code is ER.
What currency is used in Eritrea?
Eritrea uses the ERN, currency code ERN.
What is the population of Eritrea?
Eritrea has a population of about 3,470,391 people across 117,600 km².