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November 19, 1996

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CIA World facts - 1994National Information
CIA World facts - 1994
Country ProfileNational Information

Eritrea is Africa's newest independent republic having gained its independence from Ethiopia in
1993. It lies to the north of Ethiopia and forms part of the North East African Region. The capital
city is Asmara (also spelt Asmera). Other major towns are the ports of Massawa and Assab (also
spelt Aseb) and Decamere.
Eritrea General Info.National Information
Eritrea General Info.
Oil Industry ProfileNational Information

The upstream oil industry of the North East African state of Eritrea which gained its independence
from Ethiopia in 1993, is one of the developing areas of the country's economy. Exploration work
undertaken up to now shows that the country possesses good hydrocarbon potential.
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