# Eritrea (ER)

**Capital:** Asmara  
**Currency:** Eritrean Nakfa (ERN) (ERN)  
**Population:** 3'800'000  
**Area:** 117'600 km²

Eritrea (ISO-Code: ER) is located at the Horn of Africa by the Red Sea, bordering Sudan, Ethiopia, and Djibouti. Politically, the country is a unitary presidential republic with a centralized leadership and limited democratic structures. The climate is predominantly arid to semi-arid, with hot temperatures in coastal and desert regions, as well as cooler conditions in highland areas. Economically, Eritrea is heavily oriented towards mining, agriculture, and port operations, while international trade remains limited. Foreign trade primarily includes raw materials and food imports, while the country is highly dependent on imports of machinery, fuel, and consumer goods. Strategically located ports like Massawa ensure transit and logistics functions for regional trade in the Red Sea. The national currency is the Eritrean Nakfa (ERN), which enables stable trade and financial transactions within the country. Eritrea plays a role as a regional logistics hub and benefits from its location on key shipping routes. Infrastructure, geographical location, and resource orientation shape the economic and logistical significance of the country.

**Top Import Partners:** CN, AE, SA, IN, EG

**Top Export Partners:** CN, AE, CA, ZA, CH

**Top Import Goods:** Maschinen, Fahrzeuge, Erdölprodukte, dlektronische Geräte, Lebensmittel

**Top Export Goods:** Gold, Edelsteine, Landwirtschaftliche Produkte, Tierprodukte, Salz und Meeresprodukte

**Key Airports:**
- [Asmara International Airport (ASM)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/asmara-international-airport-asm)
- [Assab International Airport (ASA)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/assab-international-airport-asa)
- [Massawa International Airport (MSW)](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/massawa-international-airport-msw)
- [Agordat Airport](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/agordat-airport-hhag)
- [Barentu Airport](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/barentu-airport-2664)
- [Dahlak Central Airfield](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/dahlak-central-airport-8617)
- [Dahlak South Airfield](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/dahlak-south-airport-8110)
- [Dahlak West Airfield](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/dahlak-west-airport-21087)
- [Keren Airfield](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/keren-airport-16381)
- [Omhajer Airport](https://www.freight-academy.com/en/information/airports/omhajer-airport-24603)

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