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1. The State of Eritrea is located in East Africa. Which three African nations share a land border with Eritrea?
2. Etymologically speaking, the name "Eritrea" is derived from the Ancient Greek word "Erythra". Which colorful sea, bordering Eritrea to the north and west, does "Erythra Thalassa" refer to?
3. The capital of Eritrea, Asmara, was also more popularly known as "Piccola Roma". Keeping this fact in mind, which European power colonized Eritrea in the late 19th century?
4. Geographically speaking, what similarity does the capital of Eritrea, Asmara, share with La Paz, Quito, Bogota, Addis Ababa, and Thimphu?
5. Eritrea is uniquely located on the meeting point of three tectonic plates - African, Arabian, and Somali. What is the name given to this geological depression?
6. The Hanish Islands conflict that took place in 1995 involved a dispute over the archipelago of Hanish Islands. The conflict saw a war between Eritrea and which Middle Eastern country?
7. Located off the coast of the Eritrean port city Massawa, the Dahlak Archipelago is notable for which of the following activities?
8. Nakfa is an Eritrean town that played a pivotal role in the country's independence. Which of the following is named after this town?
9. Which significant event took place in Eritrea on 24 May 1991?
10. Located in the central region of Eritrea, Zula is a notable town of the nation. What can one find in Zula?
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