Eritrea
a republic in NE Africa, on the Red Sea: Italian colony 1890–1941; province of Ethiopia 1962–93; independent since 1993. 47,076 sq. mi. (121,927 sq. km). Capital: Asmara.
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- Er·i·tre·an, adjective, noun
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In 2019, after ending Ethiopia’s decades-long war with its neighbor, Eritrea, Prime Minister Abiy Ahmed was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize.
There are allegations of Eritrean forces within Tigray, and these are people who fled from Eritrea.
Ethiopia’s unfolding humanitarian crisis, explained by a top aid official | Jen Kirby | December 3, 2020 | VoxThe task is finding all those Ethiopian Americans, as well as voters from neighboring Eritrea.
Eritrea has been independent since 1993 but has no constitution and no parliament.
Why Eritrea’s Isaias Afwerki, the tactical authoritarian, might be president for life | Martin Plaut | October 29, 2020 | QuartzSeveral governments, including those of Eritrea and Saudi Arabia, have banned the use of khat.
In 2014, 170,000 people came to Italy from places like Eritrea and Syria.
Similar stories have plagued the neighboring states of Uganda, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Chad, and Congo.
George Clooney on How to Stop An Inferno in South Sudan | George Clooney, John Prendergast | December 20, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThere are more than 50,000 African migrants in Israel, the majority from Eritrea and Sudan.
After Fleeing War and Genocide, African Refugees in Israel March for Freedom | Matt Surrusco | December 19, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThose in the east of the country are governed by a separate peace agreement signed in Eritrea.
Satellites Correctly Predict Military Campaign Against Civilians in Sudan | Akshaya Kumar | December 9, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTMost of the passengers and victims were from Eritrea, Ghana, and Somalia.
Italy’s Shipwrecked Syrians Fare Better Than Most Migrants | Barbie Latza Nadeau | October 3, 2013 | THE DAILY BEASTThe Italian disasters of Eritrea were due rather to corruption than to incapacity.
Critical Studies | OuidaMassawa, one of the hottest spots in the furnace of Africa is the capital of the Italian colony of Eritrea.
Influences of Geographic Environment | Ellen Churchill SempleFrom these hills the ascent to the plateau which constitutes northern Eritrea is very steep.
The Dahlak archipelago and other groups of islands along the coast belong to Eritrea.
His other great friend, whom he trusted more, was still serving in Eritrea or some other desolate outpost.
Where Angels Fear to Tread | E. M. Forster
British Dictionary definitions for Eritrea
/ (ˌɛrɪˈtreɪə) /
a small country in NE Africa, on the Red Sea: became an Italian colony in 1890; federated with Ethiopia (1952–93); an independence movement was engaged in war with the Ethiopian government from 1961 until independence was gained in 1993; consists of hot and arid coastal lowlands, rising to the foothills of the Ethiopian highlands. Languages: Tigrinya, Arabic, English, Afar, and others. Religions: Muslim and Christian. Currency: nakfa. Capital: Asmara. Pop: 6 233 682 (2013 est). Area: 117 400 sq km (45 300 sq miles)
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Cultural definitions for Eritrea
[ (er-i-tree-uh) ]
Country in northeastern Africa bordered by Sudan to the north and west, Ethiopia to the south, Djibouti to the southeast, and the Red Sea to the east. Its capital is Asmara. After a long struggle, Eritrea declared its independence from Ethiopia in 1993. A border conflict with Ethiopia flared between 1998 and 2000.
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