Eritrea
country · Eritrea
Overview
Eritrea is a country in Africa, with its capital at Asmara.
Key facts
| Country | Eritrea |
|---|---|
| Currency | ERN |
About the country
Eritrea lies in Africa.
Its capital is Asmara.
Practical information
You will pay in ERN (Nakfa).
Traffic drives on the right.
Getting there
Flying is the usual way to reach Eritrea. Search live fares with the Find flights link.
Cities in Eritrea
Bigger destinations to explore in Eritrea include Asmara, Assab, Mendefera, Barentu, Keren, Massawa, Himora and Mai-Mne. Open any of them for local detail and to build it into a trip.
Exploring the country
To plan Eritrea, pick a city to land in, then use the globe to string together onward stops by the transport that suits you.
Regions & places
Where to stay in Eritrea
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Getting around Eritrea
Before booking: The Government of Canada currently advise against non-essential travel to Eritrea. Proceed only under your own judgement and check the official advice above.
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On the map
Sources & method
- GeoNames country — currency, languages, capital · retrieved 2026-08-12T15:10:01+00:00
Data compiled 2026-09-18. See our methodology for how Head Your Way sources and reviews travel data.