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Prehistory and history of Eritrea
It is evident that Eritrean prehistory is as old as humanity and superbly endowed with archeological and…
Eritrea’s free trade zone
Eritrea’s future growth and prosperity is based on a market economy, which gives the private sector a leading…
Eritrean sea ports
Eritrea has two main ports, Assab and Massawa. Both ports are located on the sea lane that connects Europe with the…
Eritrea’s protected areas
The Gash and Setit Rivers The zone is bounded by the Gash River in the north and the Setit (Tekeze) River in the…
Eritrea’s fauna and flora
Eritrea can be classified into three major climatic regions: the highlands, the coastal area of the Red Sea, and…
Eritrea’s 9 ethnic groups
Afar: Primarily pastoralists who inhabit areas of southern Red Sea. They are Muslims and organized in strong clans.…
Major Eritreans cities Part II
Barentu Barentu, 237km west of Asmara (alt 1015m) is the capital of Gash Barka region. The trip to Barentu takes…
Major Eritreans cities Part I
Asmara, the CapitalAsmara with a population of about 400,000 is the capital of Eritrea. Sitting on a plateau 2,324m…
Eritrea’s unique natural features
Great Rift ValleyOne of world’s most prominent geographic features, the Great Rift Valley extends from the Middle…
Debre Sina: Pilgrimage to One of the Oldest Eritrean Monasteries Part II
The journey from Elabered to Debre Sina is quite an arduous one. One has to climb to the monastery through a steep…
Debre Sina: Pilgrimage to One of the Oldest Eritrean Monasteries Part I
Eritrea is endowed with several and different historical and cultural monuments that stand witness to the…
Adulis: The gateway of Eritrea’s civilization
Adulis or known also as Aduli is an archeological site situated in the Northern Red Sea region, abut 45 kilometers…