GEOGRAPHY THROUGH MAPS

Massawa

Massawa lies on Eritrea’s Red Sea coast, below the inland highlands containing Asmara.

Fast Facts

  • Dahlak Archipelago lies offshore.
  • Asmara is the national capital.
  • Red Sea port rather than Arabian Sea port.
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