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Newsletter from
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Eritrea is
located in East Africa, more specifically
the Horn of Africa and is bordered on the
northeast and east by the Red Sea.
The country is virtually bisected by one of
the worlds longest mountain ranges, the
Great Rift Valley, with fertile lands to the
west and the descent to desert in the East.
Off the sandy and arid coastline is situated
the Dahlak Archipelago and its fishing
grounds. The land to the south, in the
highlands, is slightly drier and cooler.
Eritrea at the southern end of the Red Sea
is the home of the fork in the rift.
Asmera is the capital and it is situated on
the eastern edge of Eritreas highland
plateau. Asmara enjoys a great climate,
clean and picturesque streets, attractive
palm trees, and a reputation as one of the
safest, calm and alluring capital cities in
Africa.
Eritreas capital holds an amazing surprise.
The city was designed by Mussolinis
architects as a bold experiment in 1930s
Modernism, and Italian coffee, cakes and
customs live on.
The main port serving Eritrea, Massawa
became an urban centre in ancient times. It
is the largest natural deep water port on
the Red Sea. Massawa is divided into three
parts Batse, Tualud, and the mainland. The
island Batse comprises the ancient
historical centre with interesting houses,
hotels, squares and religious buildings and
is a marvellous place to wander about.
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The mountain
city Keren, which means highland is one of
the five major secondary towns in Eritrea.
It is one of the major agricultural centres
of Eritrea, particularly for fruits and
vegetables. In addition its dairy herds
supply fresh milk, butter and the cheese
factory produces provolone and other cheeses
Nacfa the major town in the Sahel region of
Eritrea, holds a special significance for
the Eritrean people, being the home of the
EPLF during their struggle for independence
from Ethiopia. It is therefore the heart of
collective Eritrean self determination. The
currency, Nakfa, is named after this town.
Agordat is located between the Barka River
and the Gash River. The area is famous for
its banana plantations. The Akat trees or
Doum Palms seen along the Barka River are
known for their fruit. The mosque, the
second largest in Eritrea was build by Haile
Selassie in 1963.
Visitors who have ventured to this little
known country since its independence in 1993
have discovered a land of green mountains,
deserts and coral reefs, populated by many
ethnic groups.
The country offers an untamed landscape of
astonishing diversity, an interior rich in
historical remains, a coastal gateway to
some outstanding diving spots, and a broad,
hospitable welcome. It will prove
irresistible to those seeking adventure.
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About the Author:
Douglas Scott works for
The Rental Car Hire Specialist. and is a free lance writer for
The Eritrea Rental Site
Article Source:
ArticlesBase.com -
The History of Eritrea |
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