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Eritrea is a country in the Horn of Africa. Eritrea is the Italian form of the Greek name Erythraia, meaning "red land". With its capital at Asmara, it is bordered by Sudan to the west, Ethiopia in the south, and Djibouti in the east. The northeastern and eastern parts of Eritrea have an extensive coastline along the Red Sea, across from Saudi Arabia and Yemen. The nation has a total area of approximately 117, 600 km2 (45, 406 sq mi) , and includes the Dahlak Archipelago and several of the Hanish Islands.

Eritrea is the country of Africa.

An African country to the north of Ethiopia on the red sea achieved independence from Ethiopia.

An african country to the north of ethiopia on the red sea achieved independence from ethiopia in1993.

Eritrea officially the State of Eritrea, is a country in the Horn of Africa.

Eritrea is the country of africa. Eritrea is called a horn of africa.

An African country to the north of Ethiopia on the Red Sea; achieved independence from Ethiopia in 1993.

North-east AFRICA.

It is bordered by Sudan in the west, Ethiopia In the south, and Djibouti in the southeast. The east and northeast of the country have an extensive coastline on the Red sea.

Country, eastern Africa. It extends about 600 mi (1,000 km) along the Red Sea coast and includes the Dahlak Archipelago. Area: 46,774 sq mi (121,144 sq km). Population (2009 est.): 5,073,000. Capital: Asmara. There is no official religion or language. The varied population is about half Tigrinya-speaking (see Tigray) Christians, with a large minority of Muslims and diverse other peoples. Arabic, English, and Italian are also spoken. Currency: nakfa. The land varies from temperate central highlands to coastal desert plain, with savanna in the western lowlands. The economy is based on livestock herding and subsistence agriculture. Industry, based in Asmara, includes food products, textiles, and leather goods.

The last country who joined UN is South Sudan of Africa.