Eritrea
Geographic & General info
- Capital: Asmara
- Population: approx. 3.6 million
- Languages: Tigrinya, Arabic, English (de facto official)
- Area: 117,600 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+3 (EAT)
- Currency: Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)
- Flag Colors: Green, red, blue with golden olive wreath
- National Holiday: May 24
- National Anthem: Ertra, Ertra, Ertra
- Neighboring Countries: Sudan, Ethiopia, Djibouti
Top 15 Largest Cities
- Asmara
- Keren
- Massawa
- Assab
- Mendefera
- Barentu
- Adi Quala
- Edd
- Dekemhare
- Ak'ordat
- Ghinda
- Sefra
- Teseney
- Nacfa
- Senafe
Top 15 Highlights
- Art Deco Architecture of Asmara
- Dahlak Archipelago (coral islands & diving)
- Historic Port City of Massawa
- Qohaito Archaeological Site
- Keren Market & Camel Market
- Debre Bizen Monastery
- Metera Archaeological Ruins
- Sembel Archaeological Site
- Filfil-Sega Rainforest (Green Belt)
- Church of Our Lady of the Rosary (Asmara)
- Cinema Imperio (Asmara)
- Fiat Tagliero Building
- Khulafa al-Rashidun Mosque
- Dankalia Desert & Salt Pans
- Enda Mariam Cathedral
Climate and Nature
Eritrea exhibits diverse climatic zones based on elevation: a hot and arid coastal desert along the Red Sea, a temperate highland climate in the center (where Asmara is located), and semi-arid plains in the west. The landscape includes volcanic islands, coral reefs, dramatic mountain ranges, and lush highland forest belts.
Culture and Gastronomy
Eritrean culture fuses Horn of Africa heritage with lingering Italian influences. Cuisine centers around Zigni (a spicy beef stew) served over Injera (a sourdough flatbread), coupled with traditional coffee ceremonies. Espresso coffee and pasta dishes remain widespread everyday cultural staples.
Economy
Eritrea's economy is predominantly based on subsistence agriculture and pastoralism. Mining for valuable mineral resources such as gold, copper, zinc, and potash forms a growing source of revenue, alongside commercial fishing along the Red Sea coast.
Did you know?
- Asmara is designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site for its exceptionally well-preserved Italian modernist and Art Deco architecture.
- The famous Fiat Tagliero service station in Asmara is engineered in the shape of a futuristic airplane with cantilevered wings.
- The Dahlak Archipelago contains over 200 mostly uninhabited islands surrounded by pristine, untouched coral reef ecosystems.
- The country's name 'Eritrea' derives from the ancient Greek name Erythraia, which means "Red Land", referring to the Red Sea.
- Road cycling is the most popular sport in the country, largely rooted in Italian heritage and the challenging mountain topography.
Live footage: Discover Eritrea via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Eritrea and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Eritrea: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Eritrea: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Eritrea in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
