Eritrea

Eritrea, officially the State of Eritrea, is a country in the Horn of Africa region of Eastern Africa, with its capital and largest city at Asmara. It is bordered by Ethiopia in the south, Sudan in the west, and Djibouti in the southeast. The northeastern and eastern parts of Eritrea have an extensive coastline along the Red Sea. The nation has a total area of approximately 117,600 km2 (45,406 sq mi), and includes the Dahlak Archipelago and several of the Hanish Islands.

Some of the key events about Eritrea

1890
The first railway in Eritrea was constructed, connecting Massawa to Asmara
1941
British forces liberated Eritrea from Italian colonial rule
1952
Eritrea entered into a federation with Ethiopia, gaining some autonomy
1961
Eritrea was annexed by Ethiopia, ending its federation status
1974
A severe drought caused widespread famine and suffering
1977
The Eritrean War of Independence intensified, leading to increased violence and displacement
1984
Another devastating famine struck the region, exacerbating the humanitarian crisis
1990
The port city of Massawa was heavily damaged during a battle in the war for independence
1991
Eritrean liberation forces captured Asmara, effectively ending the war for independence
1993
Eritrea gained full independence following a UN-supervised referendum
1994
The National Museum of Eritrea was established in Asmara
1998
The Eritrean-Ethiopian War began, resulting in significant loss of life and economic devastation
2000
A peace agreement was signed between Eritrea and Ethiopia, ending the border war
2001
The government arrested prominent reformists and shut down all independent media
2008
A border dispute with Djibouti led to military clashes and increased regional tensions
2009
The UN Security Council imposed sanctions on Eritrea for supporting armed groups in Somalia
2015
The capital city Asmara was designated as a UNESCO World Heritage Site
2018
A peace declaration was signed with Ethiopia, formally ending the state of war
2018
Despite a peace agreement with Ethiopia, mandatory national service remained indefinite for many Eritreans
2019
Eritrea's ports began serving Ethiopia again, boosting regional economic cooperation

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