Country information
Independent Yes
Country codes ER, ERI (ISO 3166-1)
Official name State of Eritrea
Capital city Asmara
Continent Africa
Member of United Nations, African Union
Population 3 497 117 (2019)
Total area 117 600 km2
Highest point Emba Soira (3 018 m, 9 902 ft)
Lowest point Lake Kulul (-75 m, -246 ft)
GDP per capita $ 811 (World Bank, 2011)
Currency Eritrean nakfa (Nfk, ERN)
Calling code +291
Internet TLD .er
