Eritrea

Key Facts About Eritrea

• •Eritrea gained independence from Ethiopia in 1993 after a 30-year liberation war.
• •Asmara, the capital, is a UNESCO World Heritage Site for its Modernist architecture.
• •Eritrea sits along the Red Sea with a coastline stretching over 1,000 km.
• •The Dahlak Archipelago off Eritrea's coast has pristine coral reefs.
• •Eritrean long-distance runners are among the world's best.

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