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Full mean of UN?

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 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.

The mean of UN is United Nation.

It is a country of eastern Africa. It extends about 1, 000 km along the Red Sea coast and includes the Dahlak Archipelago. Area: 46, 774 121, 144 sq km. Population (in 2009) : 5, 073, 000. 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.

Capital: Asmara.

President: Isaias Afwerki.

Currency: Eritrean Nakfa.

National anthem: Ertra, Ertra, Ertra.

Population: 6.131 million (2012) World Bank.

How many country are in UN and where its headquarter?

Is ERITREA a new country?

The full Form of UN is United Nations. The purpose for UN was to maintain international peace and security. To encourage cooperation in international economy, social, culture, and human rights problems. As well as the respect for human rights and freedoms which all developed friendly relationships with other nations. So as a result Eritrea was one of the UN countries.

As far now (2015) , There are 193 countries in the UN, and the headquarters are located in the Turtle Bay neighborhood of Manhatten, New York.

The country is Eastern Africa. The country extends 1, 000 km and includes the Dahlak Archipelago. Area 46, 774, 121, 144 sq km. Population (in 2009): 5,073,000.

I agree with @Pintu but why did it join the UN.