17 cities · 6 states/provinces · Capital: Asmara · Africa
| Capital | Asmara |
| Continent | Africa |
| Region | Africa |
| Subregion | Eastern Africa |
| Languages | Arabic, English, Tigrinya |
| Currency | Nakfa (ERN) |
| Population | 6,209,262 |
| Density | 51.2/km² |
| Median Age | 21.3 |
| Urban Population | 34.7% |
| Birth Rate | 28.5 per 1K |
| Death Rate | 6.1 per 1K |
| Fertility Rate | 3.71 |
| GDP per Capita | $689 |
| HDI | 0.503 |
| Internet Users | 20.0% |
| Area | 121,320 km² |
| Driving Side | Right |
| Landlocked | No |
| Borders | DJI,ETH,SDN |
| Calling Code | ++291 |
| TLD | .er |
| ISO Code | ER / ERI |
| UN Member | Yes |
| Independent | Yes |
| Life Expectancy | 68.6 years |
| # | City | State/Province | Population | Avg Temp | Elevation |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Asmara | Maekel | 563,930 | 65°F | 7,657 ft |
| 2 | Keren | Anseba | 74,800 | 73°F | 4,590 ft |
| 3 | Himora | Gash-Barka | 46,100 | 84°F | 1,919 ft |
| 4 | Massawa | Northern Red Sea | 23,100 | 72°F | 30 ft |
| 5 | Assab | Southern Red Sea | 21,300 | 87°F | 72 ft |
| 6 | Mendefera | Debub | 17,781 | 68°F | 6,486 ft |
| 7 | Barentu | Gash-Barka | 15,891 | 79°F | 3,310 ft |
| 8 | Adi Keyh | Debub | 13,061 | 66°F | 7,844 ft |
| 9 | Edd | Southern Red Sea | 11,259 | 85°F | 23 ft |
| 10 | Dek’emhāre | Debub | 10,959 | 68°F | 6,624 ft |
| 11 | Ak’ordat | Gash-Barka | 8,857 | 83°F | 2,008 ft |
| 12 | Dbarwa | Debub | 4,902 | 67°F | 6,332 ft |
| 13 | Āreza | Debub | 4,774 | 70°F | 6,588 ft |
| 14 | Teseney | Gash-Barka | 3,753 | 84°F | 1,949 ft |
| 15 | Dehalak’ Kebīr | Northern Red Sea | 2,500 | 74°F | — |
| 16 | Badme | Gash-Barka | 1,563 | 79°F | 3,510 ft |
| 17 | Quandeba | Maekel | 1,000 | 70°F | 7,874 ft |