Eritrea

About Eritrea

Eritrea stretches along the Red Sea in the Horn of Africa, climbing from one of the hottest, lowest deserts on Earth to a cool highland plateau. Its capital, Asmara, perches on that plateau, where palm-lined boulevards, cafes and cinemas preserve a distinctive legacy of Italian rule. Offshore, the islands of the Dahlak Archipelago lie scattered across its Red Sea waters.

• ·Eritrea takes its name from Erythra Thalassa, the ancient Greek name for the Red Sea.
• ·Asmara is a UNESCO World Heritage Site prized for its remarkably intact 1930s Italian modernist architecture.
• ·Sitting about 2,300 meters above sea level, Asmara ranks among the highest capital cities in Africa.

Mastery

1. Capital
2. Flag
3. Shape
4. Drop
5. Borders
6. Population
7. Landmark

Neighbours

• Djibouti
• Ethiopia
• Sudan