- Capital: Asmara
- Language: Tigrinya, Arabic, English, Tigre, Afar.
- Currency: Nafka (ERN) = 100 cents.
- People: Tigrinya (50%), Tigre; (30%), Saho and Afar (10%), Hedareb and Bilen (4.5%), Kunama, Nara and Rashaida (4%).
- Life Expectancy: Male: 53.38, Female: 57.8.
- Religion: Christian (50%), Muslim (50%)
- Size (sq km): 117,600 (100th)
- Population: 4.4 million (118th)
- Population Density per sq km: 37 (165th)
- Country Dialling Code: 291
- Internet Country Code: .er
- Time Zone: GMT +2 (+3 in summer).
- Voltage Guide: 110/220 AC
- Finance: Credit cards accepted on a limited basis, traveller's cheques are generally accepted.
- Business Hours: 0800-1200, 1400-1700 Monday-Friday, 0800-1200 Sat.
- GDP: US$3.3 billion
- GDP per Capita: US$740
- Annual Growth: 3%
- Inflation: 15%
- Major Industries: food processing, beverages, clothing, textiles.
- Major Trading Partners: Ethiopia, Sudan, Italy.
- Personal Safety: Relatively safe, but avoid borders with Ethiopia and Sudan. Do not travel after dark, and register with embassy on arrival.