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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 to the south, west, and southeast respectively.
- Bordering Seas: It has an extensive coastline on the Red Sea to the north and east.
- It is a member country of the 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 is Eritrea’s highest point, reaching an elevation of 3,018 meters (9,902 feet).
- Major Rivers: Notable rivers in Eritrea include the 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.
Source: TH
Last updated on March, 2026
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