Eritrea Quick Facts…
| Official Name | State of Eritrea |
| Common Name | Eritrea – /ˌɛɹ.ɪˈtɹi.ə/ |
| Nationality | Eritrean(s) – noun, Eritrean – adjective |
| Independence | Received in 1993 (from Ethiopia) |
| Administrative Divisions | 6 regions |
| Total Population | 6.3 million (#111) with 43.3% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
| Major Urban Areas | Asmara (capital city) |
| Major Languages | Tigrinya (official), Arabic (official), English (official) |
| Electricity Access | 52.5% of total population |
| Internet Access | 22% of total population |
| Currency | Nakfa (ERN) |
| Real GDP (PPP) | $9.7 billion – 2021 estimate |
| Real GDP per Capita | $1,600 (#217) – 2021 estimate |
| Total Area | 117,600 sq km / 45,406 sq mi (#101) with 14.1% water area |
| Geographic Region | Africa – Eastern Africa |
| Bordering Countries | Djibouti, Ethiopia, Sudan |
| Bordering Water Bodies | Red Sea |
National Anthem: “Eritrea, Eritrea, Eritrea”