Eritrea

Welcome to Eritrea

Capital of Eritrea: Asmara
Population of Eritrea: 6.5 million - 33rd in Africa
Size of Eritrea: 117,600 km2 - 37th in Africa
Languages in Eritrea: Tigrinya, Arabic, others

Little Eritrea boasts diverse landscapes that include mountains, an arid coastline, and fertile swathes of land to the west. With tourism in Eritrea still a burgeoning industry, the country represents a place of adventure for daring travelers looking to get off that beaten path. The Art Deco architecture of the capital shows off the cultural complexity and interesting facets of the former Italian colony's recent history, while a number of archaeological sites provide evidence of once-thriving ancient kingdoms. The country gained independence from Ethiopia in 1993.

Highlights

Go diving in the Dahlak Archipelago where you can frolic above one of the most untarnished reefs in the Red Sea.
Explore the inhospitable wasteland of Dankalia.
Visit Asmara to take in some of the finest colonial architecture in Africa.
Escape to the Semenawi Bahri AKA Eritrea’s green belt. A pocket of dense, tropical forest amid a largely barren landscape, this natural haven boasts monkeys, brightly coloured birds and views of the lowland plains.
Take a ride on the restored Asmara to Massawa steam train. The scenic sights you’ll spy through the window are guaranteed to leave an indelible impression.