Eritrea: General Travel Information
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Nakfa (Nkfa/ERN) = 100 cents. Notes are in denominations of Nkfa100, 50, 25, 10, 5 and 1. Coins are in denominations of Nkfa100, 50, 25,10, 5 and 1.
Operator assistance is usually required for international calls
Mobile phone coverage is available
Internet can be found in the main towns
International postal services are not always available
Country code: +291
Electric Power is 230V running at 50Hz.
The Plug types used are :
Round pin attachment plug
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| 1st January | New Years Day |
| 24th May | Independence Day |
| 20th June | Martyrs Day |
| 1st September | Anniversary of start of armed struggle |
| December 25th | Christmas Day |
| Moveable Easter and Muslim religious holidays | |