Africa
Eritrea
Asmara's Art Deco streets, the Red Sea and highlands. Travel permits are needed outside the capital.
Caution: some areas are unsafe
Parts of this country are unsafe or advised against. Check your government's official travel advice before you go and during your trip.
Border areas with Ethiopia and Sudan are advised against; consular help is limited.
Official advice for my nationality- Local time
- 16:33
- Currency
- ERN
- Calling code
- +291
- Capital
- Asmara
- Languages spoken
- Arabic, English, TI
Respect & manners
- Take time for greetings: politeness matters.
- Ask before taking photos of people. Never photograph police, military or government buildings.
- You need a travel permit to leave Asmara: ask before any trip.
- Bring cash (euros or US dollars): cards work only in big hotels.
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