Outline of Eritrea


The following outline is provided as an overview of and topical guide to Eritrea:
Eritrea - country in the Horn of Africa. Eritrea is the Italian form of the Greek name Ἐρυθραίᾱ, meaning "red ". With its capital at Asmara, it is bordered by Sudan in the west, Ethiopia in the south, and Djibouti in the southeast. The northeastern and eastern parts of Eritrea have an extensive coastline along the Red Sea, directly across from Saudi Arabia and Yemen. The nation has a total area of approximately, and includes the Dahlak Archipelago and several of the Hanish Islands.
Eritrea is a multi-ethnic country, with nine recognized ethnic groups. It has a population of around six million inhabitants. Most residents speak Afro-Asiatic languages, either of the Semitic or Cushitic branches. Among these communities, the Tigrayan make up about 55% of the population, with the Tigre constituting around 30% of inhabitants. In addition, there are a number of Nilo-Saharan-speaking Nilotic ethnic minorities. Most people in the territory adhere to Christianity or Islam.

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Ecoregions of Eritrea

Administrative divisions of Eritrea

Districts of Eritrea
Municipalities of Eritrea

Government and politics of Eritrea

Executive branch of the government of Eritrea

Court system of Eritrea

Foreign relations of Eritrea

The State of Eritrea is a member of:
Law of Eritrea
Local government in Eritrea

History of Eritrea

Sports in Eritrea