What is the Capital of Eritrea?
Facts last checked 9 October 2026.
The capital city of Eritrea is Asmara. Eritrea is located in Eastern Africa, Africa, with a population of 3,607,000. The official currency is the Eritrean nakfa and the primary language spoken is Tigrinya.
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Asmara at a glance
| Capital city | Asmara |
|---|---|
| Country | Eritrea (State of Eritrea) |
| Region | Eastern Africa, Africa |
| Country population | 3,607,000 (131st largest on this site) |
| Standard time | UTC+03:00 |
| Currency | Eritrean nakfa (ERN) |
| Calling code | +291 |
| Emergency number | 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide) |
| Driving side | Right |
Capitals of countries bordering Eritrea
- Djibouti, capital of Djibouti
- Addis Ababa, capital of Ethiopia
- Khartoum, capital of Sudan
Eritrea in context
- Eritrea covers 117,600 km², making it the 99th largest of the 196 countries on this site.
- Its population density of about 31 people per km² ranks 151st of 196 (1st = most crowded).
- It shares a land border with 3 countries: Djibouti, Ethiopia, Sudan.
- With 3,607,000 people, Eritrea holds about 0.8% of the population of Eastern Africa.
- That is roughly 0.2% of the Africa total counted on this site.
- With 3 official languages, Eritrea has more than most countries on this site.
- Traffic drives on the right, and calendars start the week on Monday.
- Eritrea is a member state of the United Nations.
Capital of Eritrea — FAQ
What is the capital of Eritrea?
The capital of Eritrea is Asmara.
Is Asmara the largest city in Eritrea?
Yes — Asmara is both the capital and the largest city of Eritrea.
What country is Asmara in?
Asmara is the capital city of Eritrea.
What continent is Asmara in?
Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, is located in Africa.
Is Asmara the capital of Eritrea?
Yes — Asmara is the capital of Eritrea (official name: State of Eritrea).
Asmara is the capital of which country?
Asmara is the capital of Eritrea, in Eastern Africa.
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