Eritrea: everything about visitor information, visas and consular services
Data and Facts about Eritrea
We briefly provide you with some facts about the country Eritrea. Eritrea borders Djibouti, Ethiopia, Sudan, and to the east the Red Sea. Did you know that the Red Sea is responsible for the country's name? Eritrea is derived from the Greek Eρυθραία Erythraia, which means Red Sea.
Brief information about Eritrea
- Capital: Asmara
- Official language: Arabic, Tigrinya
- Population: approx. 5,528,400
- Area: approx. 121,100 km²
- Form of government: Republic
- Currency: Nakfa
- Time zone: CET +2 hours
- Best time to travel: October - February
- Popular travel destinations: Asmara, Massawa