University of Pennsylvania
University of Pennsylvania: Eritrea Official Documents
An easy-to-understand site contains basic facts about Eritrea, a historical outline, government details, reconstruction and demobilization history, and notes for visitors to the country.
Association of Religion Data Archives
Association of Religion Data Archives: National Profiles: Eritrea
Learn about religion in Eritrea, in this Association of Religion Data Archives country profile; includes general facts, history, and religious data.
World Health Organization
World Health Organization: Eritrea
Learn about health in Eritrea via the World Health Organization's profile page on the country, which includes demographic information about core health indicators as well as general information.
The Guardian
Guardian: Eritrea Planned Massive Bomb Attack
Guardian correspondent Xan Rice discusses Eritrea's planned attack on the African Union Summit in Ethiopia and its ramifications on the meeting. (July 28, 2011)
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United Nations
United Nations: Cartographic Section: Horn of Africa [Pdf]
This relief map from the United Nations shows the countries on the Horn of Africa. Roads, rivers, and other geographic features are marked on the map.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Ethiopia: Political Map
A political map of the landlocked country of Ethiopia showing its major cities and highways, provisional border with Somalia, and its neighboring countries. From the Perry Castaneda Collection.
Curated OER
University of Texas: Eritrea: Political Map
A political map of Eritrea showing how it is perched atop Ethiopia in the Horn of Africa. A map inset shows the entirety of Ethiopia and Eritrea. From the Perry-Castaneda Collection.
Encyclopedia of Earth
Encyclopedia of Earth: Eritrea
The Encyclopedia of Earth provides an overview of Eritrea, including its geography, natural resources, history, government, economy, and much more. Maps and images are also included, along with sources used to create the entry.
Other
Eritrea: Birth of a Nation
The official state history of Eritrea issued in 1993 by the government of Eritrea. Contains details about the background of the conflict between Ethiopia and Eritrea, from the standpoint of Eritrea.
Other
Online Expeditions: African Adventure
Use this site to explore several regions of Africa, without having to leave the classroom.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Eritrea: Economy
A look at the economy of Eritrea which is affected by border wars and drought. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Eritrea: Geography
A discussion of the climate and terrain of Eritrea. Find out where the climate is hot and where it is temperate. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Eritrea: Government
Read about the process Eritrea is going through to institute a national government after its independence in 1993. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Eritrea: History
Read about how Eritrea finally became independent from Ethiopia after years of annexation. Information is from the U.S. State Dept. Background Notes.
Nations Online Project
Nations Online: Eritrea
Features a detailed destination guide to Eritrea, background overview, and numerous links to comprehensive information on the nation's culture, history, geography, economy, environment, population, news, government, maps, and much more...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Eritreans
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of Eritreans. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal challenges, etc. (Note: Content...
Countries and Their Cultures
Countries and Their Cultures: Tigray
Provides an overview of the traditional culture and lifestyle of the Tigray of Ethiopia and Eritrea. Gives basic facts about location, language, folklore, foods, social customs, family life, education, religion, pastimes, societal...
Central Intelligence Agency
Cia: World Factbook: Eritrea
This resource from the CIA World Factbook provides a detailed fact sheet of Eritrea in eastern Africa. The content covers the country's geography, people, government, economy, communications, transportation, military, and transnational...
BBC
Bbc: News: Country Profile: Eritrea
An a brief overview of Eritrea's recent history with links to stories on recent political and economic problems. Also provides links to a timeline and related sites.
Michigan State University
Michigan State University: Global Edge: Eritrea: Introduction
Discover statistics, history, economy, culture, politics, and demographics for the country of Eritrea in Eastern Africa.
CRW Flags
Flags of the World: Eritrea
Flags of the World provides a large flag of Eritrea with a description of the flag and coat of arms.
Ducksters
Ducksters: Geography for Kids: Eritrea
Find information about the history, capital, flag, climate, terrain, people, economy, and population of Eritrea on this site.
Travel Document Systems
Tds: Eritrea: People
A brief article about the languages and ethnic groups of the people of Eritrea. Information is from the CIA World Fact Book.