National Symbols of Eritrea
Eritrean Foundations
Eritrean Geography
Eritrean Facts
100

This color on the flag represents agriculture and natural resources.

What is green? 

100

What does the phrase "Sematatna ni zekir" mean?

Let’s remember our martyrs

100

What is the capital of the MA’EKEL/Central region of Eritrea?

Asmara

100

This is the date of Eritrean Independence. 

May 24th, 1991

200

This animal represents strength and resilience for being used to transport goods and supplies during the war. 

What is a camel? 

200

What command is given to signal "Attention"?

Tetenke’q

200

How many countries share a border with Eritrea? 

3

200

This is the biggest mountain in Eritrea. 

Emba Sewra

300

How many olive branches are on the Eritrean flag?

30

300

What gesture accompanies the phrase "Awet N’ Hafash?

Raising the left fist

300

Which of these is not a country that borders Eritrea?Djibouti, Sudan, or Somalia

Somalia 

300

What is the population of Eritreans worldwide? 

5 to 6 million people

400

What do the olive branches on the Eritrean flag symbolize? 

Peace and victory

400

During the moment of silence, what is everyone instructed to do?

Bow their heads

400

Which region has Keren as it's capital? 

Anseba

400

What is Eritrea's biggest island?

Dahlak

500

What animal is featured on the Eritrean Coat of Arms?

Camel

500

What phrase is used to return everyone to a relaxed position after the moment of silence?

Bi’selam Eref

500

Which country is larger than Eritrea? Qatar, Portugal, or Cuba

None, Eritrea is larger than all of them!

500

What was Eritrea called before it was called “Eritrea”?

Some parts of Eritrea were called “Medri Bahri”