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Population

🇪🇷 Eritrea3,535,603
🇷🇪 ReunionNo data

Population data is unavailable for Reunion, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Surface area

🇪🇷 Eritrea121,766 km²
🇷🇪 ReunionNo data

Surface area data is unavailable for Reunion, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Population density

🇪🇷 Eritrea29 /km²
🇷🇪 ReunionNo data

Population density data is unavailable for Reunion, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Nominal GDP

🇪🇷 Eritrea$2.07 billion · 2011
🇷🇪 ReunionNo data

Nominal GDP data is unavailable for Reunion, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

GDP per capita

🇪🇷 Eritrea$689 · 2011
🇷🇪 ReunionNo data

GDP per capita data is unavailable for Reunion, so a relative difference cannot be calculated.

Values use the latest available observations in WorldSumma. Economic reporting years are shown when available and can differ by country.

Full side-by-side comparison

Capital

Asmara

Saint-Denis

Population

3,535,603

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Surface area

121,766 km²

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Population density

29 /km²

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Nominal GDP

$2.07 billion · 2011

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GDP per capita

$689 · 2011

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Region

Africa

Africa

Subregion

Eastern Africa

Eastern Africa

Currency

Eritrean nakfa · ERN · Nfk

Euro · EUR · €

Nationality

Eritrean

Reunionese, Reunionnais

Phone code

+291

+262

Internet domain

.er

.re

ISO codes

ER / ERI

RE / REU

Time zone

Africa/Asmara

Indian/Reunion

Native name

ኤርትራ

La Réunion

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About Eritrea

Eritrea, a youthful nation on the Horn of Africa, boasts a dramatic coastline along the Red Sea and a tapestry of peoples, languages, and landscapes that make it one of the continent’s most intriguing destinations.

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About Reunion

Réunion, an overseas department and region of France located in the Indian Ocean, is a vibrant island celebrated for its dramatic volcanic landscapes, lush rainforests, and multicultural heritage.

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Eritrea & Reunion: Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Eritrea?

The capital of Eritrea is Asmara.

What is the population of Eritrea?

Eritrea has a recorded population of approximately 3,535,603 people.

How big is Eritrea?

Eritrea covers an area of about 121,766 km².

What is the population density of Eritrea?

Eritrea has a population density of roughly 29 /km² (people per square kilometre).

What is the GDP of Eritrea?

Eritrea has a gross domestic product (GDP) of approximately $2.07 billion as of 2011.

What is the GDP per capita of Eritrea?

Eritrea has a GDP per capita of approximately $689.

What currency is used in Eritrea?

Eritrea uses the Eritrean nakfa (ERN), with the symbol Nfk.

Where is Eritrea located?

Eritrea is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.

What is the native name of Eritrea?

The native name of Eritrea is ኤርትራ.

What are people from Eritrea called?

People from Eritrea are referred to as Eritrean.

What is the phone calling code for Eritrea?

The international dialing code for Eritrea is +291.

What is the internet domain for Eritrea?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Eritrea is .er.

What time zone is Eritrea in?

Eritrea uses the Africa/Asmara time zone.

What is Eritrea known for?

Eritrea, a youthful nation on the Horn of Africa, boasts a dramatic coastline along the Red Sea and a tapestry of peoples, languages, and landscapes that make it one of the continent’s most intriguing destinations.

What is the capital of Reunion?

The capital of Reunion is Saint-Denis.

What currency is used in Reunion?

Reunion uses the Euro (EUR), with the symbol €.

Where is Reunion located?

Reunion is located in Eastern Africa, Africa.

What is the native name of Reunion?

The native name of Reunion is La Réunion.

What are people from Reunion called?

People from Reunion are referred to as Reunionese, Reunionnais.

What is the phone calling code for Reunion?

The international dialing code for Reunion is +262.

What is the internet domain for Reunion?

The country code top-level domain (ccTLD) for Reunion is .re.

What time zone is Reunion in?

Reunion uses the Indian/Reunion time zone.

What is Reunion known for?

Réunion, an overseas department and region of France located in the Indian Ocean, is a vibrant island celebrated for its dramatic volcanic landscapes, lush rainforests, and multicultural heritage.