Eritrea Gained Independence From Ethiopia in 1993
A referendum in April 1993 followed a war of independence that lasted about 30 years.
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Eritrea Recognizes Nine Ethnic Groups
They include the Tigrinya, Tigre, Afar and Saho, and Eritrea has several languages in daily use.
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Eritrea's Red Sea Coast Stretches Over 1,000 Kilometers
The long coastline runs along the strategic route to the Suez Canal.
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Eritrea Has Had Only One President Since Independence
Isaias Afwerki has led the country since 1993.
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The Dahlak Archipelago Has More Than 200 Islands
The islands sit off Eritrea's Red Sea coast, and many are uninhabited.