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Sep 7, 2024 · Formerly a hamlet of the Tigre people, Asmara became the capital of the Italian colony of Eritrea in 1900 and remained a small colonial town until 1934. It was the main base for the Italian invasion of Ethiopia in 1935, and the town rapidly expanded as the leading city in Italian East Africa.
6 days ago · Wide, palm-lined boulevards, art deco, more Fiat Cinquecentos than Italy itself and a great coffee scene: Asmara, the capital of Eritrea, might be the most charming city in Sub-Saharan Africa, a must-visit and particularly great city to explore
6 days ago · Eritrea, country of the Horn of Africa, located on the Red Sea. The country is bounded to the southeast by Djibouti, to the south by Ethiopia, to the west by Sudan, and to the east by the Red Sea. Its capital and largest city is Asmara. Learn more about Eritrea in this article.
6 days ago · Asmara: The capital is all traveler’s first introduction to Eritrea. This is the only place for which you don’t need a permit and in my humble opinion, the best place in Eritrea, mainly due to the Italian heritage that makes the city so vintage, the closest thing to traveling back in time.
6 days ago · Fortunately, Asmara is a pretty cool city and the best place to visit in Eritrea, so heading back there every other day isn’t something you will regret. Don’t forget to check our travel guide to Eritrea for all the practical information.
Sep 12, 2024 · If you’re in Eritrea and you need urgent help (for example, you’ve been attacked or arrested, or someone has died), call the British Embassy in Asmara on +291 1 202 838.
6 days ago · The government has launched the country's first solar farm, a 30-MW facility 30 km from the capital, Asmara. The African Development Bank (AfDB) put out a call for tenders on 19 January for a 38-month consultancy contract to define the project and oversee its implementation.
5 days ago · The interest on a $200m loan Eritrea took out with the Qatar National Bank (QNB) in 2009 has amassed to nearly $126m. After making the three first instalments on time, Asmara simply stopped paying.
Sep 22, 2024 · The Department of Foreign Affairs advises against non-essential travel to Eritrea at this time. In addition, we advise against all travel within 25km of Eritrea’s land borders. All foreign nationals, including diplomats are required to apply in advance for a travel permit to leave the Asmara region. If you decide to travel to ...
6 days ago · Asseb and Massawa are major ports of entry into Eritrea. About one-fifth of the country’s roads are paved. A railway was built by the Italians from Massawa to Asmara, Keren, and Akordat. There is an international airport in Asmara, and major airfields are located in Asseb and Massawa.
