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Quiz: Eritrea

  1. What was the capital?

    • Asmara
    • Nouméa
    • Dodoma; former capital Dar es Salaam
    • Moroni
    Answer

    Asmara — Capital: Asmara.

  2. When was Eritrea founded?

    • 24 May 1993, independence after a referendum; de facto free since 1991
    • 30 November 1966, independence from Britain; republic proclaimed 2021
    • 1707, by the union of England and Scotland; the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Ireland formed in 1801
    • 1 January 1960, independence of French Cameroon; union with British Southern Cameroons in 1961
    Answer

    24 May 1993, independence after a referendum; de facto free since 1991 — Founded: 24 May 1993, independence after a referendum; de facto free since 1991.

  3. What form of government does Eritrea have?

    • Presidential republic under authoritarian one man rule
    • Military rule since the 2021 coup
    • Military transitional rule since the 2023 coup
    • Constitutional monarchy with strong princely powers
    Answer

    Presidential republic under authoritarian one man rule — Government: Presidential republic under authoritarian one man rule.

  4. True or false: Eritrea is a country on the Red Sea coast of the Horn of Africa.

    • True
    • False
    Answer

    True — True. Eritrea is a country on the Red Sea coast of the Horn of Africa.