Eritrea

Eritrea's government is authoritarian, and it is located in Eastern Africa. Its capital is Asmara. About 3.6 million people live there (2025).

Capital

Asmara

Population

3,607,003 (2025)

Region

Africa (Eastern Africa)

Area

117,600 km²

Demonym

Eritrean

Languages

Tigrinya, Arabic, English, Tigre, Kunama, Saho, Bilen, Nara, Afar

Form of Government

Authoritarian

Religion

Christianity
Islam
Percentages not available

Currency

Eritrean nakfa (ERN)

GDP

$2.1B (2011)