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Eritrea was liberated after 30 years of war on March 24th, 1991. About half of the country's population (mostly in the mountain zone) is Orthodox Christian; and the other half (mostly on the plains) is Muslim.

Area	93,679 sq. km or 36 169.6641 sq. miles
Capital	Asmara (500,000 est.1990)
Population	3,317,611
Density	35 persons per km sq. (est.1992)
Distribution of Territory	80% rural, 20% urban (est.1993)
Official Languages	Afar, Arab, Blean, Hadareb, Kunama, Saho, Tigre, Tigriña.
Major religions	Muslims and Copts
University	1
Life expectancy	45 years