Eritrea is a unitary presidential state with a population exceeding 3.55 million. It borders the Red Sea with highland plateaus and arid lowlands. The economy is small and mining-led with a nominal GDP surpassing $2.1 billion; key exports include gold, zinc, and copper concentrates, while imports comprise fuel, machinery, and foodstuffs.

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