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Eritrea Eritrea (; ), officially the State of Eritrea is a country in the Horn of Africa, with its capital at Asmara. It is bordered by Sudan in the west, Ethiopia in the south, and Djibouti in the southeast. The northeastern and eastern parts of Eritrea have an extensive coastline along the Red Sea. The nation has a total area of approximately , and includes the Dahlak Archipelago and several of the Hanish Islands. Its toponym "Eritrea" is based on the Greek name for the Red Sea ( ), which was first adopted for Italian Eritrea in 1890. Eritrea is
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Christianity in Eritrea Eritrea is a multi-religious country; Eritrea has two dominant religions Islam and Christianity.According to the United States Department of State (USDoS) estimated that 50% of the population was Christian, around 48% was Muslim. According to the Pew Research Center, 62.9% are followers of Christianity, mostly followers of Orthodox Christianity and, to a lesser extent, Roman Catholicism and Eritrean Catholicism. Eritrea was one of the first Christian countries in the world having officially adopted Christianity as the state religion in the 4th century. At the same time, it was the first Muslim settlements in Africa, where a group
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International and other experts to be “one of the most corrupt and inhumane court systems” globally. A 2013 report by Transparency International UK called Eritrea the “most militarised country in Africa,” with about 20% of its population in uniform. For this reason, many have called Eritrea the 'North Korea' of Africa. The army is not only large but also one of the nine most corrupt armed forces in the world, along with Algeria, Angola, Cameroon, the DRC, Egypt, Libya, Syria, and Yemen. According to TI, there is a possible scheme in place of public funds earmarked for "secret" military purposes
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Geography of Eritrea Eritrea is located in the Horn of Africa and is bordered on the northeast and east by the Red Sea, on the west and northwest by Sudan, on the south by Ethiopia, and on the southeast by Djibouti. The country has a high central plateau that varies from above sea level. A coastal plain, western lowlands, and some 350 islands comprise the remainder of Eritrea's land mass. Eritrea has no year-round rivers. The climate of Eritrea is shaped by its diverse topography and its location within the tropics. The diversity in landscape and topography in the highlands
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April. The EPLF declared the new nation of Eritrea the following month. In February 1994 the EPLF renamed itself the People's Front for Democracy and Justice as part of its transformation into Eritrea's ruling political party. Eritrea is located in the Horn of Africa in East Africa. It is bordered to the northeast and east by the Red Sea, Sudan to the west, Ethiopia to the south, and Djibouti to the southeast. Eritrea lies between latitudes 12° and 18°N, and longitudes 36° and 44°E. The country is virtually bisected by a branch of the East African Rift. It has fertile
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Babalola University and a series of schools . African-initiated church An African-initiated church is a Christian church independently started in Africa by Africans rather than by missionaries from another continent. The oldest of these is the Tewahedo (Ethiopian Orthodox Church) which dates from the 4th century, and was one of the first Christian churches in the world. Such churches are often classified as Protestant or other Christian, with others being labeled Oriental Orthodox, as are located in Ethiopia and Eritrea. A variety of overlapping terms exist for these forms of Christianity: "African-initiated churches", "African independent churches", "African indigenous churches", and
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African-initiated church An African-initiated church is a Christian church independently started in Africa by Africans rather than by missionaries from another continent. The oldest of these is the Tewahedo (Ethiopian Orthodox Church) which dates from the 4th century, and was one of the first Christian churches in the world. Such churches are often classified as Protestant or other Christian, with others being labeled Oriental Orthodox, as are located in Ethiopia and Eritrea. A variety of overlapping terms exist for these forms of Christianity: "African-initiated churches", "African independent churches", "African indigenous churches", and "African-instituted churches". The abbreviation "AIC" covers them all.
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national cycling teams of both men and women are ranked first on the continent. In 2018, the men's team won African Continental Road Championship golden medal. In 2013, the women's team won the gold medal in the African Continental Cycling Championships for the first time, and for the second time in 2015. Eritrea was one of the few African countries to have been represented at 2018 Winter Olympic games by Eritrean-Canadian alpine skier Shannon-Ogbani Abeda. Eritrea Eritrea (; ), officially the State of Eritrea is a country in the Horn of Africa, with its capital at Asmara. It is bordered
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Worked All Continents Worked All Continents, or WAC, is an amateur radio award given to those amateur radio operators who successfully complete two-way amateur radio communications with other amateur radio stations, one of which must be located in each of the six continental areas of the world. For the purposes of the award, the continental areas are: Africa, Asia (including Siberia), Europe, North America, Oceania (including Australia and Hawaii), and South America. The continental location of each station worked is determined by the DX Century Club criteria. The WAC Award is one of the oldest amateur radio certificates. In 1926
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human-rights violations on an “alarming” scale. From 126th place on Transparency International's 2009 Corruption Perceptions Index, Eritrea dropped to 134th in 2012 and 166th in 2014. The increase in state ownership in Eritrea has been critiqued as a step back for economic freedom and for doing business generally, partly because it has caused rising corruption. The 2012 Heritage Foundation Index of Economic Freedom named Eritrea the second-worst country in sub-Saharan Africa for economic liberty. The World Bank's Ease of Doing Business Project Index for 2011 ranked Eritrea at 180th, with only three countries, Guinea Bissau, Central African Republic, and Chad,
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Concern said that over 3,000 Christians were being held prisoner in Eritrea, and alleged a December 2009 mass arrest of 30 mostly elderly women who were praying together in a house. According to the Barnabas Fund, in April 2010 a 28-year-old student died after she was held in a metal shipping container for 2 years, after being arrested for attending a Protestant Bible study. Eritrea is included in the Episcopal Area of the Horn of Africa of the Anglican Diocese of Egypt, though there are no current congregations in the country. Christianity in Eritrea Eritrea is a multi-religious country; Eritrea
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designs with the coat of arms of Italy in the centre. These were Italian Eritrea's only revenues which were not overprints on Italy. In addition, Eritrea also used general revenue issues for use in all Italian colonies, as well as revenue stamps of Italian East Africa. The British occupied Eritrea in during World War II and introduced revenues for Eritrea in 1943. The first issue consisted of stamps of the Italian colonies overprinted ERITREAN Inland Revenue and the value in cents or shillings. These were later replaced with similar ones with the overprint reading ERITREA INLAND REVENUE. In 1944, keytypes
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Postage stamps and postal history of Eritrea This is a survey of the postage stamps and postal history of Eritrea. Eritrea is a country in the North East of Africa. The capital is Asmara. It is bordered by Sudan in the west, Ethiopia in the south, and Djibouti in the southeast. The east and northeast of the country have an extensive coastline on the Red Sea, directly across from Saudi Arabia and Yemen. The Dahlak Archipelago and several of the Hanish Islands are part of Eritrea. Its size is just under with an estimated population of 5 million. The first
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in various revolutionary music groups, were brought together as the national music and dance troupe, Sibrit, which means heritage. Sibrit perform music and dance from all nine of Eritrea's main ethnic groups (Afar, Bilen, Hedareb, Saho, Kunama, Nara, Rashaida, Tigre and Tigrinya), they feature regularly on Eritrean radio and television shows and perform as representatives of Eritrean culture around the world. Their instrumentation includes the amplified krar, bass krar and percussion. Music of Eritrea Eritrea is a country in the Horn of Africa. Perhaps the most famous Eritrean musicians in history are Edris wad Amir, Ibrahim wad goret, Edris M.Ali,
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out shortly after the halfway point. He did not compete again until February 2014, when he won at the small Cáceres cross country in Spain. At the 2016 Olympics in Rio he competed in the final of the 10,000 m finishing 8th in a time of 27.23. A quietly spoken athlete, he frequently states that his victories are a tribute to his country. Eritrea is one of Africa's newest and least populous countries, and Zersenay's achievements on the world athletics stage have made him one of the country's most identifiable sportsmen. He is a popular public figure in his home
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Eritrea Eritrea (; ), officially the State of Eritrea is a country in the Horn of Africa, with its capital at Asmara. It is bordered by Sudan in the west, Ethiopia in the south, and Djibouti in the southeast. The northeastern and eastern parts of Eritrea have an extensive coastline along the Red Sea. The nation has a total area of approximately , and includes the Dahlak Archipelago and several of the Hanish Islands. Its toponym "Eritrea" is based on the Greek name for the Red Sea ( ), which was first adopted for Italian Eritrea in 1890. Eritrea is
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Victor Emmanuel III: Eritrea Governorate Eritrea Governorate was one of the six governorates of Italian East Africa. Its capital was at Asmara. In 1936, after the defeat of Ethiopia, Italy created an empire in Africa called "Africa Orientale Italiana". It lasted 6 years until WWII and was made of 6 governorates. One of these was the "Eritrea Governorate". The original Italian Eritrea, called even "Colonia primogenita" (first colony), was enlarged with territories taken from northern Ethiopia that were populated by ethnic Eritreans. In 1938 the Eritrea governorate was divided in 13 "commissariati" (provinces) The Eritrea Governorate had an area of
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Eritrea Governorate Eritrea Governorate was one of the six governorates of Italian East Africa. Its capital was at Asmara. In 1936, after the defeat of Ethiopia, Italy created an empire in Africa called "Africa Orientale Italiana". It lasted 6 years until WWII and was made of 6 governorates. One of these was the "Eritrea Governorate". The original Italian Eritrea, called even "Colonia primogenita" (first colony), was enlarged with territories taken from northern Ethiopia that were populated by ethnic Eritreans. In 1938 the Eritrea governorate was divided in 13 "commissariati" (provinces) The Eritrea Governorate had an area of nearly 130,000 km²
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Africa, with a coastline bordering the Red Sea. It has land borders with Egypt, Eritrea, Ethiopia, South Sudan, the Central African Republic, Chad, and Libya. With an area of , it is the third-largest country on the continent (after Algeria and Democratic Republic of the Congo) and the sixteenth-largest in the world. Sudan lies between latitudes 8° and 23°N. The terrain is generally flat plains, broken by several mountain ranges. In the west the Deriba Caldera (), located in the Marrah Mountains, is the highest point in Sudan. In the east are the Red Sea Hills. The Blue and White
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stamps of Eritrea were overprinted stamps of Italy issued on 1 January 1893. Before that, Egyptian stamps were used at Massawa between 1869 and 1885 and Italian post offices were established. The first stamps specifically for Eritrea were stamps inscribed issued in 1910. Eritrea, Ethiopia and Italian Somaliland formed Italian East Africa on 1 June 1936. Stamps were issued on 7 February 1938 and until 1941. After British forces occupied Eritrea and the other Italian colonies during World War II, British postage stamps overprinted M.E.F. "(Middle East Forces)" were used. These were replaced by issues overprinted B.M.A. ERITREA or later
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B.A. ERITREA to reflect the change from British military to British civil administration. Stamps overprinted in this way were in use from 1942 to 1952. Between 1952 and 1991, Eritrea was federated with Ethiopia and used the stamps of Ethiopia. The first stamps of independent Eritrea were those issued to mark the independence referendum in 1993. Postage stamps and postal history of Eritrea This is a survey of the postage stamps and postal history of Eritrea. Eritrea is a country in the North East of Africa. The capital is Asmara. It is bordered by Sudan in the west, Ethiopia in
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(400 ft) above the sea. The casbah and the two quays form a triangle. The city is sometimes nicknamed "Alger la Blanche" ("Algiers the White") because of the glistening white of its colonial-era buildings as seen rising up from the sea. Djibouti is a country located in the Horn of Africa. It is bordered by Eritrea in the north, Ethiopia in the west and south, and Somalia in the southeast. The remainder of the border is formed by the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden at the east. Djibouti occupies a total area of just 23,200 km2 (8,958 sq
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Music of Eritrea Eritrea is a country in the Horn of Africa. Perhaps the most famous Eritrean musicians in history are Edris wad Amir, Ibrahim wad goret, Edris M.Ali, Zainab Bashir,Fatima Ibrahim, Engineer Asgedom Woldemichael, Wad Asheikh, Bereket Mengisteab, Yemane Baria, Osman Abderrehim, Alamin Abdeletif and Atowe Birhan Segid, some of whose music was banned by the Ethiopian government in the 1970s. Also of note is Bereket Mengistab, who has had a lengthy career, and 1960s legends Haile Ghebru and Tewolde Redda. The latter was one of the first electric guitar players in the Horn region, a singer, and reportedly
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Telecommunications in Eritrea Telecommunications in Eritrea are under the authority of the Government of Eritrea. The Eritrea Telecommunication Services Corporation, more commonly known as "EriTel", is the sole operator of both landline and mobile telephone communication infrastructure in Eritrea. However, it is one of several internet service providers in the country. The domestic telecommunications infrastructure is very inadequate. Most fixed line telephones are located in Asmara, the capital and largest city. Cell phones are in increasing use throughout the country. The government is seeking international tenders to improve the system. On 13 April 2006, Eritrea received a soft loan from
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said to be widespread. Telecommunications in Eritrea Telecommunications in Eritrea are under the authority of the Government of Eritrea. The Eritrea Telecommunication Services Corporation, more commonly known as "EriTel", is the sole operator of both landline and mobile telephone communication infrastructure in Eritrea. However, it is one of several internet service providers in the country. The domestic telecommunications infrastructure is very inadequate. Most fixed line telephones are located in Asmara, the capital and largest city. Cell phones are in increasing use throughout the country. The government is seeking international tenders to improve the system. On 13 April 2006, Eritrea received
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the southern highlands. The Afar Triangle or Danakil Depression of Eritrea is the probable location of a triple junction where three tectonic plates are pulling away from one another. The highest point of the country, Emba Soira, is located in the center of Eritrea, at above sea level. The main cities of the country are the capital city of Asmara and the port town of Asseb in the southeast, as well as the towns of Massawa to the east, the northern town of Keren, and the central town Mendefera. Eritrea is part of a 14 nation constituency within the Global
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National Museum of Eritrea The National Museum of Eritrea is a national museum in Asmara, Eritrea. Established in 1992 by Woldeab Woldemariam, it was originally located in the former Governor's Palace until 1997, when it was moved. The venue has since been relocated to the former Comboni Sisters School for Women. The function of the National Museum of Eritrea is to promote Eritrean history, both within the country and abroad. It also aims to investigate new archaeological sites, and to explore the country's history. In 1996, Eritrea's central government nominated the following six sites to be considered as UNESCO World
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held since independence. According to Human Rights Watch, the Eritrean government's human rights record is among the worst in the world. The Eritrean government has dismissed these allegations as politically motivated. The compulsory military service requires long, indefinite conscription periods, which some Eritreans leave the country to avoid. Because all local media is state-owned, Eritrea was also ranked as having the second-least press freedom in the global Press Freedom Index, behind only North Korea. The sovereign state of Eritrea is a member of the African Union, the United Nations, and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development, and is an observer in
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dispersed, retreated and disappeared. Catholicism was first brought to Eritrea by the Jesuits in 1600. In 1632, this order was expelled from Eritrea for wanting to convert the country (an Orthodox country) to Catholicism. In the 19th century the Italians began to bring Eritrea under their sphere of influence and introduced Roman Catholicism again. The Protestant presence in Eritrea is small. Missionaries appeared in the 19th century and established the Lutheran and Evangelical churches. These organizations have been allowed to continue to practice. New groups however, have been discouraged from establishing a base in Eritrea. Christianity is the religion of
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movement began was November 11, 2011 when original members made calls and sent messages around the country to join in protesting for democratic changes. This movement is based on the freedom of being able to spread information to one another. The political climate within the country places the power in the hands of the sitting regime and inhibits individual freedoms. In the "2018 World Press Freedom Index" by Reporters without borders, Eritrea out ranked only one other country, that being North Korea. The organization goes on to say "For the past 26 years, Eritrea has been a dictatorship in which
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tourism operations bringing thousands of mainland Chinese women intent on giving their children American citizenship. Congressional representatives such as Phil Gingrey, who have tried to put an end to birth tourism, said these people are "gaming the system". In August 2015, the issue was discussed among U.S. presidential candidates, including Donald Trump and Jeb Bush. The United States and Eritrea are currently the only two countries in the world to tax their citizens worldwide, even if they have never lived in the country and were born to citizens living abroad. Eritrea does not grant unconditional birthright citizenship; at least one
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process that will lead to the formation of a constituent assembly. The regional elections began on 4 January 1997 in some parts of the country and were completed in others by 1 March 1997. Direct elections have never been held; planned elections have been continuously postponed since 2001. The National Assembly is located in the capital Asmara. While Eritrea was federated to Ethiopia, and later annexed from 1952-1962, the Eritrean Assembly was the legislative body. Eritrea has a one party national Assembly governed by People's Front for Democracy and Justice (PFDJ) (originally the Eritrean People's Liberation Front) (EPLF). From the
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fighters of the nation and paintings depicting the struggle. National Museum of Eritrea The National Museum of Eritrea is a national museum in Asmara, Eritrea. Established in 1992 by Woldeab Woldemariam, it was originally located in the former Governor's Palace until 1997, when it was moved. The venue has since been relocated to the former Comboni Sisters School for Women. The function of the National Museum of Eritrea is to promote Eritrean history, both within the country and abroad. It also aims to investigate new archaeological sites, and to explore the country's history. In 1996, Eritrea's central government nominated the
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have since been verified. These allegations and a suspicion from within the Sri Lankan armed forces, that LTTE had considerable connections and assets in Eritrea and that its leader Prabhakaran may try to flee to Eritrea in the final stages of war, prompted the Sri Lankan government to establish diplomatic relations with Eritrea in 2009. None of the allegations have since been verified. 32 countries currently list the LTTE as a terrorist organisation. As January 2009, these include: The first country to ban the LTTE was its brief one-time ally, India. The Indian change of policy came gradually, starting with
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hopes to break ground on the additions in 2020, and open the new continents in 2022. Because of the lack of available funds, these continents won't be as big as the two existing ones, but they will bring the zoo much closer to its original plan of representing all six inhabited continents plus a "World of Seas" The zoo is home to 1,600 animals of more than 200 species. It is home to the largest collection of chimpanzees of any zoo in America as well as the largest collection of Alaskan seabirds in the country. The North Carolina Zoo consists
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South Sudan, 276,570 from DR Congo, 40,497 from Burundi, and with a relatively minimal 37,193 from Somalia and 37,015 from other countries (Ethiopia, Eritrea, etc.) Uganda currently has 11 settlement camps: Last year, Uganda took in more refugees than any other country in the world. One of the major problems faced by the refugees is that most of these stranded people are children. Some of the challenges faced by refugees include agricultural productivity, information dissemination and distribution of goods. Ugandan for all its hospitality to refugees has struggled to handle this large inflow of them. These refugees come to the
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Sport in Eritrea Football is the most popular sport in Eritrea. In recent years, Eritrean athletes have seen increasing success in the international arena. Cycling is also a popular sport, and Eritrean riders have enjoyed success in local and world championships. The Tour of Eritrea, a multi-stage international cycling event, is held annually throughout the country. Eritrea has produced a number of professional road racing cyclists. As of 2013, there were five Eritrean cyclists competing professionally: Daniel Teklehaymanot, Natnael Berhane, Ferekalsi Debesay, Meron Russom, and Jani Tewelde. Teklehaymanot and fellow Eritrean Merhawi Kudus became the first black African riders to
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Miss Teen World Miss Teen Continents is an annual international beauty pageant held in the United States. It was formerly known as Miss Teen World. The name was changed after the legal issue between Miss World Organization and Miss Teen World organization. Contestants of the pageant include teen girls, with one contestant from each country. The winner is a representative for teen girls around the world. The Miss Teen World Pageant was independently produced by Gaspar Cruz and the Miss Teen World Organization now called Miss Teen Continents. Miss World Limited, the owner of a number of trade mark registrations
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Miss World, or any other pageant. Miss Teen World Miss Teen Continents is an annual international beauty pageant held in the United States. It was formerly known as Miss Teen World. The name was changed after the legal issue between Miss World Organization and Miss Teen World organization. Contestants of the pageant include teen girls, with one contestant from each country. The winner is a representative for teen girls around the world. The Miss Teen World Pageant was independently produced by Gaspar Cruz and the Miss Teen World Organization now called Miss Teen Continents. Miss World Limited, the owner of
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Awate ) until the Italian armistice in September 1943. Eritrea was placed under British military administration after the Italian surrender in World War II. The Italians in Eritrea started to move away from the country after the defeat of the Kingdom of Italy by the Allies, and by the time of the British census of 1949 Asmara had only 17,183 Italian Eritreans of a total population of 127,579. Most Italian settlers left for Italy, with others to United States, Middle East, and Australia. The British maintained initially the Italian administration of Eritrea, but the country soon started to be involved
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to revise stance and adopt legally binding EEBC decision. Such situation is often cited by independent experts as a key reason for ongoing Eritrean policies on National service. A peace treaty between both nations was signed on 8 July 2018. Eritrea is divided into 6 administrative regions. These areas are further divided into 58 districts. <br> The regions of Eritrea are the primary geographical divisions through which the country is administered. Six in total, they include the Maekel/Central, Anseba, Gash-Barka, Debub/Southern, Northern Red Sea and Southern Red Sea regions. At the time of independence in 1993, Eritrea was arranged into
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about 50% of the country's population. Indeed, it is the only country outside Europe to have a Lutheran majority. Other African countries with significant Lutheran populations include Eritrea, Ethiopia, Madagascar, and Tanzania. The largest national Lutheran community in Asia is found in Indonesia. According to the Lutheran World Federation list of member churches, thirteen Indonesian Lutheran churches or synods (the latest one added in 2014) associated with the LWF claim more than 6 million members. The largest of these is the Huria Kristen Batak Protestan which comprises almost 4.2 million members. Lutherans in India number more than 3.5 million, the
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of the list: World Christian Encyclopedia, 2001 edition, Volume 1, page 263 Protestantism in Eritrea Protestants in Eritrea number about 91,232, which represents 2% of the population. The Evangelical Lutheran church is recognized. Torture is used against Christians in Eritrea, more than 2000 Christians are subject to arrest (2006). The U. S. state department names it a Country of Particular Concern due to its violation of religious liberty. It has been reported that entire families are thrown into jail. According to the Barnabas Fund, in April 2010 a 28-year-old student died after she was held in a metal shipping container
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he promoted the political union of that city to his country, Eritrea, but the English attack at the end of January 1941 forced him to renounce to it. He fought as an Eritrean ascari in the Battle of Keren and participated in the Italian guerrilla war in Eritrea against the British and Ethiopians in World War II with the cavalrymen of Ali Gabre. After the victory of Great Britain against Italy in World War II in Eritrea, Awate settled in western Eritrea but eventually went into a dispute against the British authorities and began an armed campaign against the British
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Quatit, Eritrea Also known as Qua'atit, Quatit () is a town located in the Debub region of Eritrea. It sits about west of Adi Keyih. Quatit is located in southern Eritrea, approximately 100 km from the capital city of Asmara. The population of Quatit is around 1,000 to 3,000 people. Most of the village’s inhabitants are Orthodox Christians, with a few Muslim families. The language spoken in Quatit is Tigrinya. There are two Orthodox churches in Quatit: Selassie (Trinity) and Amnaargauwi. There is one mosque in the village. Many of the residents are farmers and cattle herders, with a few
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dead Yemane Baria, and the dead Abraham Afewerki. Football and cycling are the most popular sports in Eritrea. In recent years, Eritrean athletes have also seen increasing success in the international arena. Zersenay Tadese, an Eritrean athlete, currently holds the world record in half marathon distance running. The Tour of Eritrea, a multi-stage international cycling event, is held annually throughout the country. The Eritrea national cycling team has experienced a lot of success, winning the continental cycling championship several years in a row. Six Eritrean riders have been signed to international cycling teams, including Natnael Berhane and Daniel Teklehaimanot. Berhane
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September 1st Revolution Day. Independence Day (Eritrea) The Independence Day of Eritrea is one of the most important public holidays in the country. It is observed on May 24 every year. On this day in 1991, Eritrean People's Liberation Front forces moved into the capital Asmara, reinstating independence, following a 30-year war against the Ethiopian military regime. Eritrea Independence Day is a national holiday, with workers given a day off from work. Independence Day is always celebrated on May 24th of every year in Eritrea. But the festivities are a week-long leading up to May 24th so it is referred
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Independence Day (Eritrea) The Independence Day of Eritrea is one of the most important public holidays in the country. It is observed on May 24 every year. On this day in 1991, Eritrean People's Liberation Front forces moved into the capital Asmara, reinstating independence, following a 30-year war against the Ethiopian military regime. Eritrea Independence Day is a national holiday, with workers given a day off from work. Independence Day is always celebrated on May 24th of every year in Eritrea. But the festivities are a week-long leading up to May 24th so it is referred to as “Independence Week’’or
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Aligider Aligider () is located ten kilometers to the west of Teseney in the country of Eritrea. It is part of the Teseney sub-zone and has a diverse population. It is considered the last settlement in Eritrea before reaching the Sudanese Border and is located in the lowlands. Agriculture, livestock raising and trade are very important to the economy of the area. Aligider has access to potable water from both the Gash River and underground water resources. Processes of irrigation have created an artificial marsh near the Gash River which provides a large habitat for many bird species. Aligider was
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SIA. This acquisition from the SIA allowed Barattolo to export knitwear to both Europe and the Middle East. Aligider received significant damage from the sacking by Ethiopian forces. Many of the Italian artifacts left from its time as a frontier village were destroyed in 2001 through Ethiopian military actions. Aligider Aligider () is located ten kilometers to the west of Teseney in the country of Eritrea. It is part of the Teseney sub-zone and has a diverse population. It is considered the last settlement in Eritrea before reaching the Sudanese Border and is located in the lowlands. Agriculture, livestock raising
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began after Eritrea was annexed by Ethiopia, and Eritreans began to fight for independence. It was then that Jews began to leave Eritrea. In the early 1970s, Jewish emigration increased because of ensuing violence between Eritrea and Ethiopia. In 1975, the Chief Rabbi and much of the community were evacuated. Many Eritrean Jews settled in Israel, while others went to Europe or North America. By then, only 150 Jews remained in the country. Eritrea formally gained its independence in 1993. At the time, there were only a handful of Jews still left in the country. All but one have either
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the six Zobas (Regions) of Eritrea which is located in the southern part of the country with longitude of 38° 15' - 39° 40' East and latitude 14° 25' - 15° 15 North. It shares borders with Zoba Maekel (Central Region) in the north, Zoba Northern Red Sea in the east, Gash Barka in the west and Ethiopia in the south. It is the largest region in the country by population. This region has an area of around 8,000 square kilometers, and its capital is Mendefera (Adi Ugri). Other towns in Debub include Adi Keyh, Adi Quala, Dekemhare, Debarwa and
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over the administration of the country. The British placed Eritrea under British military administration until Allied forces could determine its fate. In the absence of agreement amongst the Allies concerning the status of Eritrea, British administration continued for the remainder of World War II and until 1950. During the immediate postwar years, the British proposed that Eritrea be divided along religious lines and annexed to their Sudan and to Ethiopia. The Soviet Union, anticipating a communist victory in the Italian polls, initially supported returning Eritrea to Italy under trusteeship or as a colony. In the 1950s, the Ethiopian feudal administration
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Middle East, and Australia. The British initially maintained the Italian administration of Eritrea, but the country soon started to be involved in a violent process of independence (from the British in the late 1940s and after 1952 from the Ethiopians, who annexed Eritrea in that year). During the last years of World War II, Vincenzo di Meglio defended the Italians of Eritrea politically and successively promoted the independence of Eritrea. After the war he was named Director of the "Commitato Rappresentativo Italiani dell' Eritrea" (CRIE). In 1947 he supported the creation of the ""Associazione Italo-Eritrei"" and the ""Associazione Veterani Ascari"",
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Italiani. Eritrea is one of 29 countries where Scouting exists but is not yet a member of the World Organization of the Scout Movement, and no organization was ever recognized by WOSM during the nation's Scouting history. The membership badge of the National Scout Association of Eritrea incorporates the flag of Eritrea. National Scout Association of Eritrea The National Scout Association of Eritrea is the national Scouting organization of Eritrea. Scouting in Eritrea shares a common history with that of Ethiopia, where Scouting was founded in 1950. Scouting in Eritrea has become active again after many years of government banning,
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died or emigrated. Today, there is only one last native Jew left in Eritrea, Sami Cohen, who runs an import-export business and attends to the Asmara Synagogue. There are also a few non-native Jews residing in Asmara, some of them Israelis attached to the local Israeli Embassy. Judaism is not one of the four religions recognized by the Eritrean government. Despite this, the government never restricted Jewish freedom to worship, and the country has no history of any persecution of Jews. History of the Jews in Eritrea Eritrea once had a substantial Jewish community, fueled by immigrants arriving for economic
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place. The practice has been conducted since the establishment of the monastery centuries ago. This site is considered one of the wonders in Eritrea and one of the most important in the country that has the potential to attract tourists. copy writer by deacon Abrham Kesete Tesfazgi zedebre libanos 2015 < Prev Ne Its library holds a number of manuscripts, some written as early as the 13th century. Debre Libanos (Eritrea) Debre Libanos second oldest Christian monastery in Eritrea after Debre Sinia. It was founded by Abba Meta in the early 5th century. A copy of a land grant from
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Attia Nasreddin Attia Nasreddin is a businessman of Ethiopian origin who currently serves as the Chief Executive Officer and Chairman of the Nasco Group in Nigeria. Born in Eritrea , Nasreddin enjoys the latitude of having been exposed to useful life skills at an early age, and which experiences have conditioned his worldview. He has also travelled far and wide across all the continents of the world. Nasreddin is a graduate of several colleges across the globe and holds a bachelor's degree in Political Science from the American College of Switzerland among his array of academic accomplishments. He has in
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group began creating and circulating an underground newspaper, Echoes of Forto, in Asmara. The newspaper is written by a team based both inside and outside the country. The disagreeing group described the paper as a pilot project, and hoped to expand it. Radio Erena, both run by Eritrean activists and Reporters Without Borders from Paris, was launched in 2009. It can be accessed through the internet, satellite, and a “call-to-listen” platform. Although Eritrea has one of the lowest internet infiltration rates in the world, at around 1 percent, the government still makes an effort to block many websites managed by
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almost always have to be located in the same country and exactly one crossing each of the Atlantic and Pacific must be included in the itinerary. The number of stops is usually restricted to 5–16, and backtracking between continents (especially Europe/Asia) is often restricted. The dates and journey do not have to be planned, but may be changed en route at a local office of any airline in the alliance (although a change of destinations often results in an additional fee, and if the next flight is left open-dated the booking can be dropped by the airlines). It is possible
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the hoist side of the triangle. The CIA World Factbook 2012 points out that the shape of the red triangle mimics the shape of the country. Green stands for the agriculture and livestock of the country, blue for the sea (Red Sea), and red for the blood lost in the fight for freedom. Flag of Eritrea The national flag of Eritrea, as adopted on December 5, 1995, bears a resemblance to the official flag of the Eritrean People's Liberation Front. The wreath with the upright olive-branch symbol derived from the 1952 flag, which had a light blue background to honour
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been granted asylum there. In 2015 and 2016 the Eritrean championship has not been done for various reasons. Football in Eritrea Football in Eritrea is related to the sport most popular in this African country. After being under Ethiopian control, Eritrea gained its independence in 1991 and in 1998 the country became a member of FIFA. The football in Eritrea was started during colonial times in Italian Asmara, when the Italians ruled the country. The first championship (amateur) was in 1936 : the most important teams were "Gruppo Sportivo Cicero" (later "Asmara Calcio" and in the late 1940s renamed "GS
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Football in Eritrea Football in Eritrea is related to the sport most popular in this African country. After being under Ethiopian control, Eritrea gained its independence in 1991 and in 1998 the country became a member of FIFA. The football in Eritrea was started during colonial times in Italian Asmara, when the Italians ruled the country. The first championship (amateur) was in 1936 : the most important teams were "Gruppo Sportivo Cicero" (later "Asmara Calcio" and in the late 1940s renamed "GS Asmara"), "Gruppo Rionale Neghelli", "GS Zuco", "GS Melotti", "GS Ferrovieri", "GS Marina' and the "GS Decamerè". In December
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visa can obtain a visa on arrival, provided the sponsor in Eritrea submits a request to the Eritrean Immigration Authority 48 hours prior to arrival. Passengers with a confirmed onward ticket for a flight to a third country within 72 hours. They must have documents required for the next destination. Visa policy of Eritrea Visitors to Eritrea must obtain a visa from one of the Eritrean diplomatic missions, unless they come from one of the visa exempt countries or countries eligible for visa on arrival. Citizens of can visit Eritrea without a visa. Visa not required for minors under 18
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at 75% of the 1RM. Rest periods between sets range from 2–5 minutes based on the lifter's ability to recover fully for the next set. Prominent international federations include: Of these federations, the oldest and most prominent is the IPF. It comprises federations from over 100 countries located on six continents. The IPF is the federation responsible for coordinating participation in the World Games, an international event affiliated with the International Olympic Committee.The IPF has many affiliates, one of these being USAPL. Specifically, the USAPL regulates all ages of lifters from the high school level to ages 40+ within the
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exploration; however, these prospects have yet to come to fruition. The use of Wind energy and solar power have slightly increased, due to the growth of solar power manufacturing companies in the country. The Eritrean government has expressed interest in developing alternative energy sources, including geothermal, solar, and wind power. In 2011, services accounted for 55 percent of gross domestic product. Financial services, the bulk of the services sector, are principally rendered by the National Bank of Eritrea (the nation's central bank), the Commercial Bank of Eritrea, the Housing and Commerce Bank of Eritrea, the Agricultural and Industrial Bank of
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Environment Facility, which partners with international institutions, civil society organizations, and the private sector to address global environmental issues while supporting national sustainable development initiatives. Local variability in rainfall patterns and/or reduced precipitation is known to occur, which may precipitate soil erosion, floods, droughts, land degradation and desertification. In 2006, Eritrea also announced that it would become the first country in the world to turn its entire coast into an environmentally protected zone. The coastline, along with another of coast around its more than 350 islands, will come under governmental protection. Eritrea has several species of mammals and a rich
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100% came from fossil fuels. In the same year, consumption of electricity totaled 226 GWh. As of August 2003, Eritrea had about 60 MW of diesel-fired generating capacity. Energy in Eritrea Energy in Eritrea is an industry lacking in natural resources, though it has plenty of potential. Oil and gas exploration in the Red Sea off Eritrea began in the 1930s. Following independence, the country began awarding production contracts in 1995. However, as of January 2003, Eritrea had no proven reserves of crude oil or natural gas. It also has no known reserves of coal. As a result, the country,
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average by far". The online role-playing game Legend: Legacy of the Dragons is set in the fantasy realm of Faeo in which Humans and Magmars are locked in an eternal battle for supremacy. The races live on two different continents, Ogriy and Khair, in which most of the game play takes place. Apart from these continents there are also the island of Fay-Go and an Underwater World in the Balluar Ocean which separates the continents from one another. In the world of Legend: Legacy of the Dragons there are diverse landscapes such as moors, forests, plateaus and mountains, as well
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Sudanese (53%). Migrants of these nationalities accounted for 90% of the arrivals in Greece and 47% of the arrivals in Italy between January and August 2015, according to UNHCR data. Wars fueling the crisis are the Syrian Civil War and the Iraq War, the War in Afghanistan, the War in Somalia and the War in Darfur. Refugees from Eritrea, one of the most repressive states in the world, flee from indefinite military conscription and forced labour. Some ethnicities or religions from an originating country are more represented among the migrants than others, for instance Kurds make up 80 to 90
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and assembly outside the 'registered' denominations. All groups who worship secretly in a house or any other unregistered place of assembly are arrested and imprisoned without charge or trial. Religious prisoners are often tortured in Eritrea. Freedom of worship is one of the top reasons thousands of Eritreans flee the country. There are thousands of Eritrean refugees in Ethiopia and Sudan seeking asylum in Europe or another region of the West. Eritrea is a one-party state in which national legislative elections have been repeatedly postponed. U.S. Department of State, 2010: Article 605 of the Eritrean Transitional Criminal Code prohibits trafficking
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America and Asia. In the Cretaceous, these southern continents were connected, forming a single continent called Gondwana. Gondwana is the crucial territory in a major scientific question about the evolution of Palaeognathae, and thus about the evolution of all of the Neornithes. Did the paleognathes evolve once, from one ancestor, on Gondwana during the Cretaceous, and then ride on the daughter landmasses that became today's southern continents, or did they evolve after the Cretaceous–Paleogene extinction event from multiple flying ancestors on multiple continents around the world? The former is often called the Gondwana vicariance hypothesis. It is supported most strongly
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Energy in Eritrea Energy in Eritrea is an industry lacking in natural resources, though it has plenty of potential. Oil and gas exploration in the Red Sea off Eritrea began in the 1930s. Following independence, the country began awarding production contracts in 1995. However, as of January 2003, Eritrea had no proven reserves of crude oil or natural gas. It also has no known reserves of coal. As a result, the country, as of 2001, has had no output of oil, natural gas or coal. Petroleum imports and consumption were estimated each at in 2002. In 1997, due to high
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Coffee in world cultures Countries have cultivated coffee beans into various vehicles to satisfy needs unique to each country. Whether it be for energy, socialization, or tradition, the cultivation of coffee has served as a motivating force of the world. The modernization of coffee and its unique forms across cultures are markers of tradition and modern changes across continents. Coffee culture appears in the way in which people consume coffee, the way they make it, and where coffee is served and shared. Each of these factors combined reflects the lives of the people in these countries and the importance of
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forestation as recently as 1900 AD; however, there is less than one percent forested area present in the country, and this deforestation trend has been mirrored in the region. Most of Eritrea was previously habitat for the endangered painted hunting dog, "Lycaon pictus"; however, this canid is now deemed extirpated from Gash-Barka and all of Eritrea due to the expanding human population in this country. The topography of the region has highland plateau, which are cooler than the regions around the coastal plains. There are two rainy seasons, the heavier one during summer and the lighter one during spring. The
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and damaged by Ethiopian troops in the short occupation of southern Eritrea during the Eritrean-Ethiopian War. It has since been repaired by the National Museum of Eritrea. Hawulti (monument) Hawulti is a pre-Aksumite or early Aksumite period obelisk located in Matara, Eritrea. The monument bears the oldest known example of the ancient Ge'ez script (also known as "Old Ethiopic"). The Hawulti monument is high, with a disk and crescent at the top; Ullendorff believes these symbols "no doubt meant to place the stele under the protection of the gods, probably of Šams, the Sun goddess, and of Sin, the Moon
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month flee the dictatorship of Isaias Afwerki and the one-party state of Eritrea where indefinite military service and forced labor is required of all Eritreans from the age of 18 to 55. Eritrea is considered one of the most surveilled countries in the world with no independent media and no public internet service. Afwerki has been the country's only president since Eritrea gained its independence from Ethiopian rule in 1991. The United Nations has described the kidnappings and human trafficking in Sinai as one of the most under-reported humanitarian crises in the world while the government of Eritrea’s human rights
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No. 22/1992 (issued on April 7, 1992) declares that the referendum question was: "Do you approve Eritrea to become an independent, sovereign state?" The same proclamation stated that "There shall be no other question or issue on the ballot" (UNDPI 1996, 159). While the Canadian NGO Observation Delegation to Eritrea reported that the referendum question was "Do you want Eritrea to be an independent and sovereign country?" (September 1, 1993) , variations of the question were mentioned in other media sources. In Qatar, the "Gulf Times" said: "They were asked only one question: Do you support a free Eritrea? Yes
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Aquaria and the , it participated in fifteen European breeding programmes for the protection and reintroduction of endangered species. Three hundred bird species are represented at the Parc des Oiseaux. These represent a collection of 3,000 birds from all continents. Parc des Oiseaux The Parc des Oiseaux () is a zoological park located in Villars-les-Dombes in the department of Ain in France. The site is recorded in the and was opened in 1970. It is one of the oldest ornithological parks in France and brings together a collection of more than 3,000 birds from around the world in a reserve
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migration to other parts of the country has occurred. Their language is called Tigrinya. They are the largest ethnic group in the country, constituting about 55% of the population. The predominantly Tigrayan populated urban centers in Eritrea are the capital Asmara, Mendefera, Dekemhare, Adi Keyh, Adi Quala and Senafe, while there is a significant population of Tigrayans in other cities including Keren, and Massawa. The Jeberti people in Eritrea trace descent from early Muslim adherents. The term "Jeberti" is also locally sometimes used to generically refer to all Islamic inhabitants of the highlands. The Jeberti in Eritrea speak Arabic and
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Senafe. The archeological sites of Metera and Qohaito are also located here. The highest point in this region, and in Eritrea, is Mount Soira , situated east of Senafe. The topography of the region has coastal plains, which are hotter than the regions around the highland plateau. There are two rainy seasons, the heavier one during summer and the lighter one during spring. The climate and geography of the region along with other regions of Eritrea is similar to the one of Ethiopia. The hottest month is May recording temperatures up to , while the coldest months are December to
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Hazega Hazega (Ge'ez: ሃዘጋ) is a small village in Central Eritrea located in the Maekel/Central Region or the former province of Hamasien. It is located approximately 10 miles (16 km) north-west from the capital city, Asmara, and 50 miles (56 km) south-east of Keren. It is an entirely Christian village inhabited by the Tigrinya speaking people of Eritrea. The village is located some kilometres west of Emba Derho close to the Anseba river and east of Tsazega at an altitude of 2323m. In the village there are two churches, one Evangelical church, one Orthodox. It was formerly the capital of
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selected by the Regional Assembly unlike the National Assembly of Eritrea that elects the President of Eritrea. While Eritrea was federated to Ethiopia, and later annexed from 1952-1962, the Eritrean Assembly was the legislative body. Eritrea has a one party National Assembly governed by People’s Front for Democracy and Justice (PFDJ) (originally Eritrean Liberation Front) , an authoritarian government. From the time of independence since 30 May 1991, the country has been continuing with a transitional government elected during the elections in April 1993. The scheduled elections in 2001 has been postponed indefinitely. The regional and local elections are conducted
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outstanding payments owed. IMF Relations with Djibouti Relations between the International Monetary Fund and Djibouti began in 1978, at the time of Djibouti's membership. Since that time, Djibouti has taken out three different kinds of loans or credit lines from the IMF. A Stand-By-Credit, an Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility, and Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility plan. Each of these negotiations were meant to maintain growth, facilitate wealth in the region, and create a strong African nation. Located strategically between Eritrea and Ethiopia, Djibouti is a main port city that is home to foreign military bases. Djibouti is also the country
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IMF Relations with Djibouti Relations between the International Monetary Fund and Djibouti began in 1978, at the time of Djibouti's membership. Since that time, Djibouti has taken out three different kinds of loans or credit lines from the IMF. A Stand-By-Credit, an Enhanced Structural Adjustment Facility, and Poverty Reduction and Growth Facility plan. Each of these negotiations were meant to maintain growth, facilitate wealth in the region, and create a strong African nation. Located strategically between Eritrea and Ethiopia, Djibouti is a main port city that is home to foreign military bases. Djibouti is also the country that blocks Ethiopia's
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Skretting Skretting is the world’s largest producer of feeds for farmed fish. In 2016, the company has operations on five continents and produces 2 million tonnes of feed annually, for more than sixty species of fish. Skretting is a wholly owned subsidiary of the Nutreco feed group in the Netherlands. Skretting has around 2,900 employees world-wide and production takes place at seventeen production plants around the world. These plants produce feed products sold worldwide. Skretting’s head office is located in Stavanger, Norway, where both the Norwegian and international management are also located. Skretting’s international research company, Skretting Aquaculture Research Centre,
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living in Sweden. Of those, 32,099 are citizens of Eritrea (18,742 men, 13,357 women). In 2016, there were also 19 registered remigrations from Sweden to Eritrea. In 2010, there were 1,460 students with Tigrinya as their mother tongue who participated in the state-run Swedish for Immigrants adult language program. Of these pupils, 399 had 0-6 years of education in their home country ("Antal utbildningsår i hemlandet"), 283 had 7-9 years of education in their home country, and 778 had 10 years education or more in their home country. As of 2012, 3,623 pupils with Tigrinya as their mother tongue and
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Wildlife of Costa Rica The Wildlife of Costa Rica comprises all naturally occurring animals, fungi and plants that reside in this Central American country. Costa Rica supports an enormous variety of wildlife, due in large part to its geographic position between the North and South American continents, its neotropical climate, and its wide variety of habitats. Costa Rica is home to more than 500,000 species, which represents nearly 4% of the total species estimated worldwide, making Costa Rica one of the 20 countries with the highest biodiversity in the world. Of these 500,000 species, a little more than 300,000 are
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of the sport of female volleyball in the world. The predominance of Asian sponsors determined the first major break with the World League's formula. Most of the cities that host preliminary round matches are located in Asia. A host country may or may not have a national volleyball team involved in the competition. A second break was introduced in recent years: in some continents, teams must qualify to participate in the competition. The history of Grand Prix's previous winners is a clear indication of how women's volleyball has been dominated, since the early 1990s, by four teams: Cuba, Brazil, Russia
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total area of about with an estimated population of 344,800. Agame is one of the oldest regions of Ethiopia, being part of the Kingdom of D'mt in northern Ethiopia and Eritrea that would develop into the Kingdom of Aksum.It was a main center of Aksumite culture (second only to Western Tigray, where the capital was located), with a distinct sub-culture that separated the two regions from that of Western Tigray (Shire, Axum, Yeha), Central Eritrea (Seraye, Hamasien, Akele Guzai and Adulis), and frontier areas in northern Eritrea. Agame is one of the very few place-names identified in the Adulis inscription
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continued and led to regional instability. His government has also been condemned for allegedly arming and financing the insurgency in Somalia; the United States is considering labeling Eritrea a "State Sponsor of Terrorism," however, many experts on the topic have shied from this assertion, stating that "If there is one country where the fighting of extremists and terrorists was a priority when it mattered, it was Eritrea." This accusation has also been labeled a reckless move by others. In December 2007, an estimated 4000 Eritrean troops remained in the 'demilitarized zone' with a further 120,000 along its side of the
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Human rights in Eritrea Human rights in Eritrea are viewed by certain non-governmental organisations (NGOs) such as Human Rights Watch as among the worst in the world, particularly with regards to freedom of the press. Eritrea is a one-party state in which national legislative elections have been repeatedly postponed, the judiciary is weak, and constitutional provisions protecting individual freedom have yet to be fully implemented. Some Western countries, particularly the United States, accuse the Government of Eritrea of arbitrary arrest and detentions and of detaining an unknown number of people without charge for their political activism. However, the Eritrean government
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authoritarian government, rules the country and the region. The regional and local elections are conducted on a periodic basis on a restricted framework. All men and women of any ethnic or religious background are eligible to vote. No parties or groups other than PFDJ are allowed to contest and the elections are presided by representatives from PDFJ. At the time of independence in 1993 Eritrea was arranged into ten provinces. These provinces were similar to the nine provinces operating during the colonial period. In 1996, these were consolidated into six regions ("zobas"). The boundaries of these new regions are based
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compete in the Tour de France when they were selected by the team for the 2015 edition of the race. Ghirmay Ghebreslassie became the first Eritrean to win a gold medal at the World Championships in Athletics when he took the marathon at the 2015 World Championships. One of Eritrea's most notable sportsmen is Zersenay Tadese, a multiple winner of the IAAF World Half Marathon Championships, who also became the first Eritrean gold medallist at the IAAF World Cross Country Championships when he won the individual senior gold at the 2007 championships. He was also an Olympic bronze medallist in
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Eritrea Institute of Technology The Eritrea Institute of Technology (EIT) or Mai-Nefhi College is a technological institute located near the town Himbrti, Mai Nefhi, Eritrea. It is situated about 12 km southwest of Asmara, near the Mai Nefhi dam. The institute has three colleges: Science, Engineering and Technology, and Education. The institute began with about 5,500 students during the 2003-2004 academic year. The EIT was opened after the University of Asmara was reorganized. According to the Ministry of Education, the institution was established, as one of many efforts to achieve equal distribution of higher learning in areas outside the capital
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The climate of Eritrea is shaped by its diverse topographical features and its location within the tropics. The diversity in landscape and topography in the highlands and lowlands of Eritrea result in the diversity of climate across the country. The highlands have temperate climate throughout out the year. The climate of most lowland zones is arid and semiarid. The distribution of rainfall and vegetation types varies markedly throughout the country. Eritrean climate varies on the basis of seasonal and altitudinal differences. Based on variations in temperature, Eritrea can be broadly divided into three major climate zones: the temperate zone, subtropical
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and lowlands of Eritrea result in the diversity of climate across the country. The highlands have temperate climate throughout out the year. The climate of most lowland zones is arid and semiarid. The distribution of rainfall and vegetation types varies markedly throughout the country. Eritrean climate varies on the basis of seasonal and altitudinal differences. Based on variations in temperature Eritrea can be broadly divided into three major climate zones: a temperate zone, a subtropical climate zone and a tropical climate zone. Eritrea can be divided into three major climate zones : the central highlands, the coastal region, and the
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with large yellow anthers. The fruit is a yellow berry up to 5 centimeters wide. This is one of several "Solanum" species that contain solasodine. Solanum marginatum Solanum marginatum is a species of nightshade known by the common names purple African nightshade and white-margined nightshade. It is native to Ethiopia and Eritrea, and it is known on other continents as an introduced species and sometimes a weed. It is a hairy shrub growing up to two meters tall. The large, distinctive, gray-green leaves are wavy along the edges, woolly on the undersides, and measure up to 18 centimeters long. The
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In September 2018 Berhane Abrehe published a controversial book: ”Eritrea Hagerey [Eritrea My Country]. A quote on the cover of one of the books reads, “…in a renewed courage, [Berhane Abrehe] has presented a plan, in a civilized Eritrean manner, on how to end dictatorship [in Eritrea] and how to prevent it from reappearing again”. Berhane Abrehe Berhane Abrehe (Tigrinya: በርሃነ አብረሀ) is an Eritrean top government official who, since 2001, has been serving as the country's Minister of Finance. In 1972, Berhane Abrehe graduated with a Master of Science in Civil Engineering from the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign.
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worth $4 and $5 million annually from the country. Eritrea maintains an embassy in Nairobi. Additionally, Kenya's embassy in Cairo is accredited to Eritrea. Eritrea–Kenya relations Eritrea–Kenya relations are bilateral relations between Eritrea and Kenya. Diplomatic ties between Eritrea and Kenya are tense. In 2011, the Kenyan Foreign Ministry accused the Eritrean government of supplying arms to the Al-Shabaab militant group. The Eritrean authorities rejected the claims. Additionally, the Kenyan ministry threatened to review its bilateral relations with Asmara. In 2013, while on a state visit to Kenya, Eritrean President Isaias Afwerki attended the Golden Jubilee celebration in Nairobi. Eritrea
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choose one country to represent. Date refers to date when the change occurred or, if not available, the date when the change was announced. Below list of changes of country represented excludes partnership formations where one member of the couple changes country to their partner's country. Scheduled competitions: 2017–18 figure skating season The 2017–18 figure skating season began on July 1, 2017, and ended on June 30, 2018. During this season, elite skaters competed on the ISU Championship level at the 2018 European, Four Continents, World Junior, and World Championships. They also competed in elite events such as the Grand
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