Country: State of Eritrea
Georgian transcript: ერითრია
Capital and largest city: Asmara (historically, Asmera) (ასმარა)
Continent: Africa
Official language: None
Working languages: Tigrinya, Arabic, English
Recognised national languages: Tigrinya, Tigre, Kunama, Saho, Bilen, Nara, Afar
Other languages: Italian
Religion: Christianity (63%), Islam (36%)
Government: Unitary one-party presidential republic
The British rule over Eritrea: 1941-1952
Independence: 24 May 1991 (from Ethiopia)
Population: 3 605 217 (2021)
Demonym: Eritrean
Currency: Nakfa (ERN)
Driving side: right
Time zone: UTC +6:00 (EAT)
Calling code: +291
Internet TLD: .er
Website: Eritrea Ministry of Information
Neighbouring countries: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Sudan
