East Africa
Eritrea
🏛️ Asmara
💰 ERN · Nakfa🗣 Tigrinya🕐 UTC+3✈️ Visa required🗓 Best: Oct – Mar
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Annual Visitors
0.1M
Tourism Revenue
$0.05B
UNESCO Sites
1
National Parks
5
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Capital
Asmara
Currency
ERN · Nakfa
Languages
Tigrinya, Arabic
Time Zone
UTC+3
Visa
Visa required
Best Season
October – March
Is Eritrea safe to visit?
Eritrea welcomes 0.1M visitors annually. Always check your government travel advisory before booking.
Best time to visit Eritrea?
The best time to visit Eritrea is October – March.
Do I need a visa for Eritrea?
Visa required. Verify with the Eritrea embassy for your nationality.
What currency is used in Eritrea?
The currency is the ERN · Nakfa.
What language is spoken in Eritrea?
Official language(s): Tigrinya, Arabic.
💱 Exchange Rates1,000 ERN =
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