Formation
May 24, 1993
Eritrea
Capital
Asmara
Population
3.62 million (2021)
Eritrea
About
A country in the Horn of Africa region of Eastern Africa. It is bordered by Ethiopia, Sudan and Djibouti. It was colonized by Italy and Britain.
Trivia
A million years old skull with traits similar to humans was found in the Afar region. The country has a tank graveyard featuring the ruins of military vehicles. Tens of thousands of women fought alongside men during the war for independence.
