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Eritrea is a full member of the African Union (AU).

Eritrea is a multi-ethnic country, with nine recognized ethnic groups. It has a population of around six million inhabitants. Most residents speak Afro-Asiatic languages, either of the Semitic or Cushitic branches. Among these communities, the Tigray-Tigrinya people make up about 55% of the population, with the Tigre people constituting around 30% of inhabitants. In addition, there are a number of Nilo-Saharan-speaking Nilotic ethnic minorities. Most people in the territory adhere to Christianity or Islam.

Eritrea, officially the State of Eritrea, is a country in the Horn of Africa. Eritrea is the Italian form of the Greek name Erythraia, meaning "red [land]".

Capital: Asmara.
President: Isaias Afwerki.
Currency: Eritrean nakfa.
National anthem: Ertra, Ertra, Ertra.
Population: 6.131 million (2012) World Bank.
Official languages: Tigrigna Language, English Language, Arabic Language.

Capital: Asmara.
President: Isaias Afwerki.
Currency: Eritrean nakfa.
National anthem: Ertra, Ertra, Ertra.
Population: 6.131 million (2012) World Bank.

What is meaning of horn of africa?

The Republic of south Sudan is the newly born Nation on 9 Jul 2011, its capital is Juba. It's 194 Independent nation, but records differs. Please tell how many country in world exits now?

There are 196 countries in the world today. Taiwan is not considered an official country by many, which would bring the count down to 195 countries.

Although Taiwan operates as an independent country, many countries (including the U.S.) do not officially recognize it as one.

Can anyone give the brief description of Eritrea?

I can't get Eritrea clear.

You mean Eritrea is country.