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Eritrea - most don’t know her name. This former Italian colony is located in the Horn of Africa. Eritrea gained its independence from Ethiopia in 1991. It’s a surprisingly clean country with super friendly people. Unfortunately, marred by poverty and US sanctions, life is hard.
It was Independence Day while I visited, and the people proudly celebrated. Eritrean flags blanketed the capital, music blasted, and independence day shirts were seen on many. I also went to the coastal town of Massawa. It has great potential for tourism but definitely needs some outside investment.