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Eritrea

Eastern Africa, Africa

Renewables %
#15of 192 countries

80.7%

World Bank 2021

About the size of Malawi

117.6K km² against 118.5K km². Total area, REST Countries.

World rankings

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Highest rankings

Renewables %80.7%. World Bank 2021.15 of 192Fertility3.71 births/woman. World Bank 2022.37 of 194Unemployment %5.9%. World Bank 2023.73 of 179

Lowest rankings

Internet %20.0%. World Bank 2022.179 of 190Foreign Investment$2.1M. World Bank 2022.163 of 188Health % GDP3.7% of GDP. World Bank / WHO 2021.164 of 193

Neighbours

DjiboutiCapital: DjiboutiEthiopiaCapital: Addis AbabaSudanCapital: Khartoum

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Eritrea, in short

What is the capital of Eritrea?

The capital of Eritrea is Asmara. Asmara is the seat of national government for Eritrea, a country in Eastern Africa.

What is the population of Eritrea?

Eritrea has a population of about 3.5 million people, the 133rd largest population in the world. Population figures come from World Bank estimates.

How big is Eritrea?

Eritrea covers 117,600 square kilometers (45,406 square miles), making Eritrea the 101st largest country in the world by area.

Which countries border Eritrea?

Eritrea borders 3 countries: Djibouti, Ethiopia and Sudan.

What is the life expectancy in Eritrea?

Life expectancy at birth in Eritrea is 68.6 years, the 160th highest of any country in the world.

What continent is Eritrea in?

Eritrea is in Africa, in the Eastern Africa region. Eritrea is one of 58 countries and territories in Africa.