Eritrea

Asmara is a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its distinctive modernist architecture.

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Capital: Asmara

Currency: Eritrean Nakfa (ERN)

Languages: Tigrinya, Arabic & English widely used

Best time: Oct–Mar

Weather: Varies from cooler highlands to hot Red Sea coast

Top attractions: Asmara • Massawa • Dahlak Archipelago • Keren • Red Sea Coast

Nature: Red Sea islands • highlands • desert landscapes • marine environment

Quick fact: Asmara is a UNESCO World Heritage Site celebrated for its distinctive modernist architecture.