Key facts
Eritrea is a country located in Eastern Africa. There are 3 countries (Djibouti, Ethiopia, Sudan) that Eritrea shares its borders with. As for languages, the country’s residents speak Tigrinya, Arabic and English.
The national currency in Eritrea is Eritrean nakfa (ERN). The nafka (ናቕፋ) is subdivided into 100 cent.
Eritrean
Banknotes
1ናቕፋ5ናቕፋ10ናቕፋ20ናቕፋ50ናቕፋ100ናቕፋ
Eritrean
Coins
151025501ናቕፋ
Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest No data available.
ATM Density No data available.
SIM Registration No data available.
Socket types
There are 2 socket types used in Eritrea. Type C is a popular socket type throughout Europe (except the United Kingdom), Russia, and certain Asian countries. Type L is not very common around the world, so it might be a good idea to check if your electronics need an adapter.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Eritrea?
There are no Mariott hotels in Eritrea.
There are no Hilton hotels in Eritrea.
There are no IHG hotels in Eritrea.
There are no Best Western hotels in Eritrea.
There are no Radisson hotels in Eritrea.
There are no Accor hotels in Eritrea.
What fast food chains are present in Eritrea?
The McDonald’s chain does not operate in Eritrea.
The KFC chain does not operate in Eritrea.
The Burger King chain does not operate in Eritrea.
The Subway chain does not operate in Eritrea.
The Domino’s Pizza chain does not operate in Eritrea.
The Starbucks chain does not operate in Eritrea.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Asmara?
Weather data for Asmara (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are no passenger trains available.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Taxi Apps Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in Eritrea.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Eritrea
Sources
- Eritrea Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Eritrea (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban Smoking is prohibited in all public areas excluding entertainment and restaurants.
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is prohibited.
Sources
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)