Eritrea

About Eritrea

Eritrea, officially the State of Eritrea, is a country in Eastern Africa. Its capital and largest political center is Asmara. It covers an area of roughly 117,600 square kilometers.

The main languages spoken across Eritrea include Arabic, English, Tigrinya. Day-to-day trade runs on the Eritrean nakfa (ERN), which you can check against your own currency using our Currency Converter. Eritrea has its own coastline, giving it direct access to maritime trade routes.

FAQs

What is the capital of Eritrea?
Asmara is the capital of Eritrea.

What currency is used in Eritrea?
Day-to-day trade runs on the Eritrean nakfa (ERN), which you can check against your own currency using our Currency Converter.

How many countries border Eritrea?
Eritrea shares a land border with 3 countries.

What is the calling code for Eritrea?
To call Eritrea from abroad, dial the international access code followed by +291.