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News- Recently, Ethiopia has accused Eritrea of military aggression, border occupation, and supporting armed groups, amid renewed tensions after the Tigray conflict.
About Eritrea
- Location : It is a country located in the Horn of Africa region of East Africa.
- Capital– Asmara
- Land Borders: It shares land borders with Sudan to the west, Ethiopia to the south, and Djibouti to the southeast.
- Maritime Borders: Across the Red Sea, Eritrea shares maritime boundaries with Saudi Arabia and Yemen.
- Strategic Chokepoint: It controls the western coast of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which is a vital global shipping route.
- Regional Groupings: Eritrea is a member of the African Union (AU) and COMESA
Key Geographical Features
- Geographical Divisions: Eritrea has coastal lowlands, central highlands, and western lowlands, shaped by the East African Rift system.
- Major River: Important rivers include the Tekezé, Mereb, Barka, and Anseba.
- Highest Point: Mount Emba Soira is the highest point at 3,018 meters..
- Climate: Eritrea has three major climate zones, namely the temperate, subtropical, and tropical climate zones.
