Eritrea


 
 
Eritrea

:This article is about the African nation. For the Greek city, see Eretria.

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The State of Eritrea (from the Italian form of the Greek name ΕΡΥΘΡΑΙΑ (Erythra?a; see also List of traditional Greek place names), which derives from the Greek name for the Red Sea) is a country in northeast Africa. It is bordered by Sudan in the west, Ethiopia in the south, and Djibouti in the southeast. The east and northeast of the country has an extensive coastline with the Red Sea. Having achieved independence on May 24, 1993 from Ethiopia, it is one of the youngest independent states.

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Italian: Italian may refer to:...

Greek: The noun Greek refers to:...

List of traditional Greek place names: This is a list of traditional Greek place names. That is, a list of the names of places as they exist in the Greek language. This list includes:...


Eritrea related Images and Photos (experimental)

Women Repairing Road on Hillside  Eritrea
Women Repairing Road on Hillside Eritrea
Looking Down on Church and Other Buildings  Asmara  Eritrea
Looking Down on Church and Other Buildings Asmara Eritrea
Boy Deacon on Duty at Meskal Festival Wearing Traditional Priestly Garb  Asmara  Eritrea
Boy Deacon on Duty at Meskal Festival Wearing Traditional Priestly Garb Asmara Eritrea

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Introduction
History
Politics
Regions
Geography
Economy
Demographics
Religion
Miscellaneous topics
Culture
Further reading
External links
 
FR: Érythrée


 

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May 24 (1) - Djibouti (1) - Ethiopia (1) - Greek language (1) - Names of places (1) - 1993 (1) - List of traditional Greek place names (1) - Greek (1) - Italian (1) - Sudan (1) - Northeast Africa (1) - Red Sea (1) -
 

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