Capital: Asmara | Language: Tigrinya, and 8 other official languages | Currency: Nakfa | Religion: Christian, Islam | Population: 3.6 million
An Italian colony, a British protectorate, an Ethiopian state – Eritrea has changed hands a few times. The art deco capital city, Asmara, is unique in Africa and worth a visit in itself.
An Italian colony, a British protectorate, an Ethiopian state – Eritrea has changed hands a few times. Since achieving independence in 1993 after a long and bloody fight, it has become a reclusive nation often referred to as ‘The North Korea of Africa’.
An Italian colony, a British protectorate, an Ethiopian state – Eritrea has changed hands a few times. Since achieving independence in 1993 after a long and bloody fight, it has become a reclusive nation often referred to as ‘The North Korea of Africa’.