Eritrea

According to ALLCITYCODES.COM, the area code of Eritrea is 291. It is located in the Horn of Africa and has a long history of independence, having been independent since 1993. The country is divided into 6 administrative regions and the capital city is Asmara. Eritrea has a population of roughly 5 million people. The majority of the population are Afar, Tigray, and Tigrinya ethnic groups. Eritrea’s climate ranges from arid in the eastern lowlands to semi-arid in the western highlands. The landscape includes coastal plains, mountain ranges, and high plateau areas. Agriculture is an important part of the economy, with sorghum and coffee being some of the main crops grown in the country. Fishing is also an important economic activity for many people living along the coast. Tourism is a growing industry with many tourists visiting for its stunning landscapes and rich cultural heritage. In recent years, Eritrea has been affected by drought which has caused food insecurity for many people living in rural areas. The government has taken steps to improve agricultural productivity and access to clean water to help alleviate this situation but there is still much work to be done to ensure that all citizens have access to adequate food supplies. Eritrea is a one-party state, with the People’s Front for Democracy and Justice (PFDJ) as the sole legal political party. President Isaias Afwerki has been in power since Eritrea’s independence in 1993 and has been accused of ruling the country with an authoritarian style of governance. The government is highly centralized, with all authority resting with the president who is also commander-in-chief of the armed forces. The constitution provides for a unicameral legislature, but the National Assembly has not met since 2002. The judiciary is officially independent but lacks independence in practice due to executive interference. Freedom of speech and freedom of assembly are severely restricted and there are no independent human rights organizations operating in Eritrea. The government also controls all media outlets and restricts access to foreign news sources. Overall, Eritreans have few avenues for peacefully expressing their grievances or addressing their concerns about governmental policies. LOVERISTS: Features public policy of Eritrea.