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Regions in Eritrea: Central Eritrea (Maekel), Anseba, Southern Red Sea (Debubawi-Keih-Bahri), Northern Red Sea (Semienawi-Keih-Bahri), Southern (Debub) and Gash-Barka

Provinces in Eritrea : Akele Guzay, Barka, Denkel, Hamasen, Sahil, Semhar, Senhit, Seraye.

Former Eritrea Autonomous Region in Ethiopia.

Bordered by Sudan in the west, Ethiopia in the south, and Djibouti in the east. The northeast of the country has an extensive coastline with the Red Sea.

Capital City of Eritrea: Asmara - formerly Asmera


hotels, travel agency, travel guides, transportation / traveling to eritrea

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Hotels in Eritrea

 Intercontinental Hotel Asmara

Travel Agents / Tour Operators

 Adventures Abroad
 Bicycle Africa
The Eritrea 3 Seasons, 3 Millennia and 3km Vertical program derives its name for the diversity of the itinerary:  Between the cool highland temperatures, the harvest season in the agricultural area and the perpetual summer conditions of the plains along the Red Sea, there are at least three seasons to enjoy. The recorded history of the area dates back to the Queen of Sheba and settlements of the Axumite Kingdom. The people of Eritrea we meet, including Tigrinya, Kunama, Nara, Bilen, Tigre and Hadareb, have long, rich and elegant tradition and culture. The great news is 3000 vertical meters is mostly a descent to the Red Sea (and you can take a bus or cycle back up!) Other parts of the trip are hilly as well so participants must be prepared to cycle up hill. Among the other joys of the trip are the fresh fruit juice in Asmara, the spectacular mountain scenery, the wonderful friendliness of the Eritrean people and a great cuisine.



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Travel Guides Eritrea / Related Books

 Eritrea - Edward Denison 
The third edition of this Bradt guide to Eritrea includes new maps, town plans and hotel listings. The first guide was published in 1994 and in the ensuing years the country has emerged from its war-torn past into a desirable destination. This volume contains information and personal recommendations on a host of attractions, including the capital, Asmara, prime diving sites of the Red Sea and natural history havens. Paperback 223 pages (June 2002); Publisher: BRADT Travel Guides; Language: English; ISBN: 1841620572
 Ethiopia, Eritrea and Djibouti - Lonely Planet Country Guide 
Frances Linzee Gordon
This guide explores the region's national parks, historical sites, tribal villages, modern cities and old monasteries. It contains practical advice for independent travellers, covering getting around and where to stay. It also offers details of the region's tribes and languages.
Paperback 496 pages (November 2000); Publisher: Lonely Planet Publications; Language: English; ISBN: 086442292X

Transport / How do I travel to Eritrea

 Asmara Airport - [ ASM ] - 6 km from City of Asmara

 Eritraen Airlines

 Airline Tickets / Bargain Flights

 Railways - see Eritrean Raylway / Ropeway

 Map of Eritrea [ Uni Texas - Perry-Castañeda Bibliotheek - Map Collection ]


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 Travel Insurance

 Ministry of Tourism Eritrea
 Government - Hagere Ertra

 Asmara - capital city of Eritrea - located near the Red Sea port of Massawa
Perched on a plateau in the highlands. Surrounding it are breathtaking views of towering mountains and dramatic ravines where tiny villages nestle in the folds.Fossil evidence reveals that the Rift Valley, which cleaves through Africa from the Red Sea, was the crucible of humanity. Early indigenous groups have lived in the Red Sea region since time immemorial. Over the millennia other races migrated by Sea and land and intermingled with the original inhabitants. Today there are nine ethnic groups whose history is rooted in a rich and ancient past.
 Asmera.nl *****
A virtual trip to Asmara and Eritrea for those who were born in Eritrea and now live in the Diaspora, for the visitors of Eritrea, for those who stay behind, and those who are just interested.

 Central Region of Eritrea (Maekel)
 Anseba Region
 Southern Red Sea (Debubawi-Keih-Bahri)
 Northern Red Sea Region (Semienawi-Keih-Bahri)
 Southern Region of Eritrea
 Gash-Barka Region

 Akele
 Guzay
 Barka
 Denkel
 Hamasen
 Sahil
 Semhar
 Senhit
 Seraye

 Massawa - 
 Nacfa (Nakfa) - major town in the Sahel region of Eritrea

 Aksum - Ethiopia's ancient monuments
 Dahlak Archipelago
More than 200 of Eritrea's islands belong to the Dahlak archipelago which forms the natural gateway to the modern port of Massawa and the ancient one of Adulis.
 Gareda Valley
The dramatic Gareda Valley lies to the south of Kohaito

 University of Asmara 

Cuisine - Eritrean Foods / Recipes

 Taste of Eritrea: Recipes from One of East Africa's Most Interesting Little Countries 
Olivia Warren
Eritrea, a beautiful, small country in north-east Africa, won its independence from Ethiopia in 1991. Influenced by many occupying and neighbouring cultures, Eritrea's cuisine includes fruits and vegetables brought by the Italians, chili peppers from the Turks, European style beer from the British, a traditional bean stew from the Egyptians, and many staples from Ethiopian cuisine. Here are over 100 easy-to-follow recipes that will allow home chefs to bring a real 'taste of Eritrea' to their tables. The author's informative and insightful introduction, which covers aspects of Eritrean history, culture and traditions, also offers the reader a fascinating look at this lovely country.
Hardcover 139 pages (December 1, 1999); Publisher: Hippocrene Books, Inc.; Language: English; ISBN: 0781807646 
 Eritrean recipes
Usual diet consists of "Taita" or "enjera", a type of bread or pancake eaten with a meat or legume sauce or stew walled "Tsebhi" or "zigni." Taita is made mostly from cereal called "Taff"; however a mixture of cereals can be used to make taita. Legumes are an important part of the diet and are largely prepared in the form of stew or wot. Stew usually is very spicy and contains a variety of condiments, including onions, garlic, berbere (hot chili powder with other spices, cardamom, white and black cumin, basil, ginger, etc.).
Fruits and vegetables are not commonly eaten, except in some of the larger towns and during the period of religious fasting...

The Best of African Cooking 
By Manjase Banda (Author), Esanjam (Producer)
Paperback: 144 pages; Publisher: Esanjam; 2 Revised edition (March 14, 2007); Language: English; ISBN-10: 0954682130; ISBN-13: 978-0954682132

History of Eritrea

Independence: 27 May 1993 from Ethiopia; formerly the Eritrea Autonomous Region

Eritrea had been ruled by many powers before it was colonised by the Italians in 1885. The Italians remained in power until they were defeated by Allied Forces in World War II (1941), and Eritrea became a British protectorate.

 Eritrea's History - Wikipedia

Music, Culture & Entertainment

 Music of Eritrea
Eritrea is an East African country. Its cultural heritage is closely linked to its neighbor, Ethiopia, of it was recently a province.

Web Portal / Eritrean Search Engine / Directory

 Asmarino.com - news
 Ddehai - Eritrea Online - Eritrean News
 Eritrea  - Eric Lafforgue has a couple of pages devoted to Eritrea
 Ertra.com - Eritraen Portal
 Shabait.com - Ministry of Information Eritrea
 Shaebia - news
 Warsai Soccer Team - Eritrea info
The claim that Eritrea offers three seasons in two hours is not an idle boast. In the two hours it takes to drive from the coast into the highlands, you leave behind pristine and remote beaches basking in the tropical sun. As you rise from the sea level, you pass the lush forests of the plains and hills, and the fertile fields of Eritrea's bread basket. At 2,000 meters you reach the cool mountain highlands, pleasant at any time of the year.At the coast you can savour the exotic tastes of Massawa, the main seaport, steeped in trading history. Instead of lazily basking in the sun, you can take a camel trek or an exhilarating drive through the desert sands in a four-wheel drive.

 Yahoo Eritrea Directories


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