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Key Facts about Eritrea

Feb. 10, 2026

Recently, Ethiopia ordered neighbouring Eritrea to "immediately withdraw its troops" from Ethiopian territory.

About Eritrea:

  • Location: It is located in the Horn of Africa.
  • Bordering Countries: It is bordered with Ethiopia, Sudan and Djibouti.
  • Bordering Seas: It has an extensive coastline on the Red Sea to the north and east. 
  • It is a member country of African Union, COMESA(Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa).
  • Capital City: Asmara
  • Geographical features of Eritrea:
    • Climate: The climate of Eritrea is tropical desert on the coast and the eastern plain, mild semiarid in the mountainous belt and tropical semiarid in the south-west.
    • Highest Peak: Mount Emba Soira
    • Major Rivers:  Tekezé, Mereb, and Barka
    • Islands: It includes the Dahlak Archipelago and several of the Hanish Islands.
    • Natural Resources: It mainly consists of copper, potash, zinc, oil, natural gas, cement, gypsum, granite, marble, ceramics, limestone, and iron ore.

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