A breathtaking aerial view showcasing a scenic mountainous valley landscape with a sprawling town.

Detailed close-up map of Africa featuring Sudan and nearby countries marked with flags.

Detailed close-up image of a map focusing on Middle East and North Africa.

Stunning aerial view of Chipata, Zambia, surrounded by lush hills and expansive cityscape.

A serene urban road with lush trees lining the street in daylight.

Eritrea

Africa · Eastern Africa

Low PeaceLow Development

Population3.5M129th

PPP / Capita$2KVery Low

Life Expectancy69 yrsLow

Africa's North Korea — one of the world's most closed states, compulsory military service.

At a Glance

LowChild Survival

AffordablePrice Level Index

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Eritrea

Eritrea is a small East African country on the Red Sea coast with a landscape ranging from the hot Danakil lowlands to the cool, Italian-influenced highlands around the capital Asmara. Asmara itself is a striking open-air museum of 1930s Italian modernist architecture, now a UNESCO World Heritage Site. The country is one of the most isolated in the world, which gives it an eerie, time-stopped quality that fascinates the small number of travellers who visit.

Mandatory military service is indefinite — conscripts often serve 10+ years without pay.
No independent press has operated since 2001 — one of the world's most press-restricted countries.
Gained independence from Ethiopia in 1993 after a 30-year war.
Asmara's Italian Art Deco architecture makes it one of Africa's most visually distinct capitals.

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