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Meaning of Country's name	Eritrea comes from the Latin name for the 'Red Sea'
Capital	Asmara
Largest Cities	Asmara and Keren
Population	5,673,520 (est.2008)
Country Code	291
Internet Country Code	.er
Area	45,405 mi² (117,600 km²)
Area-Comparative	Slightly larger than Pennsylvania
Bordering Countries	Sudan, Ethiopia, and Djibouti
Date of Founding (Current State)	May 24, 1993
Type of Government	Provisional Government
Languages Spoken	Tigrinya, Arabic, English, Saho, Bilen, Afar, Kunana, Nara, Tigre, and Hedareb
Religions Practiced	Sunni Muslim (50%), Orthodox Christian (40%), Roman Catholic (5%), Protestant (2%), and traditional beliefs (3%)
GDP per Capita	$424 (est.2010)
Latest GDP Growth Rate	2% (est.2008)
Top Exports	Leather, Hides and Skins
National Holidays	New Year's - Jan. 1, Orthodox Epiphany - Jan. 6, Fenkil Day - Feb. 10, Birth of the Prophet, Women's Day - Mar. 8, Orthodox Easter Monday, May Day - May 1, Independence Day - May 24, Martyr's Day - June 20, Anniversary of the Start of the Armed Struggles, Eid ul-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice), and Christmas Day - Dec. 25
Money Currency	Nakfa
National Sports Teams	National Soccer Team
Random Fact	There are two universities in Eritrea, the University of Asmara and the Institute of Science and Technology

NEWS FROM Eritrea

Tuesday, 02-07-12, 11:53

Health Station in Aimen Rendering Commendable Pre-and Post-Delivery Care Service

[Shabait] Assab - The health station in Aimen administrative area, Southern Red Sea region, is rendering commendable service particularly in pre-and post-delivery service.

Tuesday, 02-07-12, 11:53

Farming Community in Foro Sub-Zone Called Upon to Apply Select Seed

[Shabait] Foro - The Ministry of Agriculture's branch office in Foro sub-zone called on the farming community to apply select seeds which can better adapt to the climatic condition in the area, and thereby boost production.

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