Africa Tourism

The population is equally divided between Christian (Orthodox, Roman catholic and Lutheran/Evangelical protestants) and Muslim religions. Most Christians belong to the Orthodox Church. As a result of the War of Liberation, the Eritrean Orthodox Church gained its independence from the Ethiopian Church. Among the Christians the Catholics or Protestants are a minority.

The population of the high plateau (south and central regions) is predominantly Christian, whereas the western lowlands, northern highlands and the coastal areas are predominantly Sunni Muslim. Both religious groups have managed to live together in harmony and in peace. There is also a small community of Kunama-speaking animists (Gash-Setit).

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Eritrea Tourism