Eritrea

[ er-i-tree-uh; Italian e-ree-tre-ah ]

/ ˌɛr ɪˈtri ə; Italian ˌɛ riˈtrɛ ɑ /

noun

a republic in NE Africa, on the Red Sea: Italian colony 1890–1941; province of Ethiopia 1962–93; independent since 1993. 47,076 sq. mi. (121,927 sq. km). Capital: Asmara.

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Er·i·tre·an, adjective, noun

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In 2014, 170,000 people came to Italy from places like Eritrea and Syria.

Ghost Ships of the Mediterranean |Barbie Latza Nadeau |January 6, 2015 |DAILY BEAST
Similar stories have plagued the neighboring states of Uganda, Eritrea, Ethiopia, Chad, and Congo.

George Clooney on How to Stop An Inferno in South Sudan |George Clooney, John Prendergast |December 20, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
There are more than 50,000 African migrants in Israel, the majority from Eritrea and Sudan.

After Fleeing War and Genocide, African Refugees in Israel March for Freedom |Matt Surrusco |December 19, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Those in the east of the country are governed by a separate peace agreement signed in Eritrea.

Satellites Correctly Predict Military Campaign Against Civilians in Sudan |Akshaya Kumar |December 9, 2013 |DAILY BEAST

Most of the passengers and victims were from Eritrea, Ghana, and Somalia.

Italy’s Shipwrecked Syrians Fare Better Than Most Migrants |Barbie Latza Nadeau |October 3, 2013 |DAILY BEAST
Massawa, one of the hottest spots in the furnace of Africa is the capital of the Italian colony of Eritrea.

Influences of Geographic Environment |Ellen Churchill Semple
The Dahlak archipelago and other groups of islands along the coast belong to Eritrea.

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 9, Slice 7 |Various
His other great friend, whom he trusted more, was still serving in Eritrea or some other desolate outpost.

Where Angels Fear to Tread |E. M. Forster
The colony of Eritrea has always been supplied by overprinting the Italian stamps.

What Philately Teaches |John N. Luff
The port was the capital of the Italian colony until 1900 when the seat of administration was removed to Asmara (see Eritrea).

Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 17, Slice 7 |Various

British Dictionary definitions for eritrea

Eritrea

/ (ˌɛrɪˈtreɪə) /

noun

a small country in NE Africa, on the Red Sea: became an Italian colony in 1890; federated with Ethiopia (1952–93); an independence movement was engaged in war with the Ethiopian government from 1961 until independence was gained in 1993; consists of hot and arid coastal lowlands, rising to the foothills of the Ethiopian highlands. Languages: Tigrinya, Arabic, English, Afar, and others. Religions: Muslim and Christian. Currency: nakfa. Capital: Asmara. Pop: 6 233 682 (2013 est). Area: 117 400 sq km (45 300 sq miles)

Cultural definitions for eritrea

Eritrea

[ (er-i-tree-uh) ]

Country in northeastern Africa bordered by Sudan to the north and west, Ethiopia to the south, Djibouti to the southeast, and the Red Sea to the east. Its capital is Asmara. After a long struggle, Eritrea declared its independence from Ethiopia in 1993. A border conflict with Ethiopia flared between 1998 and 2000.

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