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How many zones has Eritrea?
The regions of Eritrea are the primary geographical divisions through which Eritrea is administered. Six in total, they include the Central, Anseba, Gash-Barka, Southern, Northern Red Sea and Southern Red Sea regions.
Where is Setit River?
For part of its course it forms a section of the westernmost border of Ethiopia and Eritrea. The river is also known as the Setit in Eritrea, western Ethiopia, and eastern Sudan….Tekezé River.
| Location | |
|---|---|
| Countries | Eritrea Ethiopia |
| Physical characteristics | |
| Mouth | |
| • coordinates | 14°15′27″N 36°33′37″ECoordinates: 14°15′27″N 36°33′37″E |
What region is Eritrea in?
listen)), 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.
Which region is Asmara?
Central
| Asmara | |
|---|---|
| Country | Eritrea |
| Region | Central |
| Districts | 13 |
| Demonym | Asmarino |
What is the area of Tigray?
19,336 mi²
Tigray/Area
Where is Tekeze dam Ethiopia?
Tekezé Dam is a double-curvature arch dam located between Amhara and Tigray region of Ethiopia. It is situated on the Tekezé River, a tributary of the Nile that flows through one of the deepest canyons in the world.
How many rivers are in Ethiopia?
Water resources. Ethiopia has nine major rivers and twelve big lakes. Lake Tana, for example, in the north is the source of the Blue Nile. However, apart from the big rivers and major tributaries, there is hardly any perennial flow in areas below 1,500 m.
Is Asmara an island?
Asmara, also spelled Asmera, city, capital of Eritrea. It is located on the northern tip of the Ethiopian Plateau at an elevation of 7,628 feet (2,325 metres). It was the main base for the Italian invasion of Ethiopia in 1935, and the town rapidly expanded as the leading city in Italian East Africa.
How large is Eritrea?
45,406 mi²
Eritrea/Area
Where is the Gash Setit National Wildlife Reserve?
Gash-Setit is a 709 km 2 (274 sq mi) designated national wildlife reserve and historical area of western Eritrea where its considered to be the northern most point of Africa for elephant habitat. It is located in much of Omhajer District and Haykota District between south west of Haykota and the market town of Tesseney in the Gash-Barka region.
How big is the Gash Setit in Eritrea?
/ 15.103; 36.845 Gash-Setit is a 709 km 2 (274 sq mi) designated national wildlife reserve and historical area of western Eritrea where its considered to be the northern most point of Africa for elephant habitat.
Where is the town of Gash Barka located?
It is located in much of Omhajer District and Haykota District between south west of Haykota and the market town of Tesseney in the Gash-Barka region. The name is derived from the two rivers, the Gash and the Setit (Tekezé) River.