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Foro De São Paulo
Foro (, ) is a town in the Northern Red Sea region (Zoba Semienawi Keyih Bahri) of Eritrea. Overview A small city located near the coast, Foro was built at the confluence of the Haddas, Aligide and Comaile rivers. In the 1960s, there was significant agricultural development on its alluvial Alluvium (, ) is loose clay, silt, sand, or gravel that has been deposited by running water in a stream bed, on a floodplain, in an alluvial fan or beach, or in similar settings. Alluvium is also sometimes called alluvial deposit. Alluvium is ... plains. The Aksumite ruins of Adulis are situated about to the east. References Populated places in Eritrea {{Eritrea-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eocene
The Eocene ( ) is a geological epoch (geology), epoch that lasted from about 56 to 33.9 million years ago (Ma). It is the second epoch of the Paleogene Period (geology), Period in the modern Cenozoic Era (geology), Era. The name ''Eocene'' comes from the Ancient Greek (''Ēṓs'', 'Eos, Dawn') and (''kainós'', "new") and refers to the "dawn" of modern ('new') fauna that appeared during the epoch.See: *Letter from William Whewell to Charles Lyell dated 31 January 1831 in: * From p. 55: "The period next antecedent we shall call Eocene, from ήως, aurora, and χαινος, recens, because the extremely small proportion of living species contained in these strata, indicates what may be considered the first commencement, or ''dawn'', of the existing state of the animate creation." The Eocene spans the time from the end of the Paleocene Epoch to the beginning of the Oligocene Epoch. The start of the Eocene is marked by a brief period in which the concentration of the carbon isoto ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Countries Of The World
The following is a list providing an overview of sovereign states around the world with information on their status and recognition of their sovereignty. The 205 listed states can be divided into three categories based on membership within the United Nations System: 193 member states of the United Nations, UN member states, two United Nations General Assembly observers#Current non-member observers, UN General Assembly non-member observer states, and ten other states. The ''sovereignty dispute'' column indicates states having undisputed sovereignty (188 states, of which there are 187 UN member states and one UN General Assembly non-member observer state), states having disputed sovereignty (15 states, of which there are six UN member states, one UN General Assembly non-member observer state, and eight de facto states), and states having a political status of the Cook Islands and Niue, special political status (two states, both in associated state, free association with New ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Regions Of Eritrea
The regions of Eritrea are the primary geographical divisions through which Eritrea is administered. Six in total, they include the Maekel Region, Central, Anseba Region, Anseba, Gash-Barka Region, Gash-Barka, Debub Region, Southern, Northern Red Sea Region, Northern Red Sea and Southern Red Sea Region, Southern Red Sea regions. At the time of independence in 1993 Eritrea was arranged into ten Provinces of Eritrea, provinces. These provinces were similar to the nine provinces operating during the colonial period. In 1996, these were consolidated into six regions (''zobas''). Gash-Barka Region is the largest and sparsely populated region and is called the "bread-basket". The People's Front for Democracy and Justice or PFDJ (originally Eritrean People's Liberation Front) rules the country and its regions as a Single-party state, single-party totalitarian government. The Elections in Eritrea, regional and local elections are conducted on a periodic basis on a restricted framework. ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Flag Of Eritrea
The flag of Eritrea (, ) is the national flag of Eritrea. It was adopted on 5 December 1995. The flag combines the basic layout and colors from the flag of the Eritrean People's Liberation Front with an emblem of a wreath and an upright olive branch derived from the Eritrean flag from 1952 to 1962. The green color in the flag stands for the agriculture and livestock of the country, while the blue represents the bounty of the sea. The red stands for the bloodshed in the struggle for Eritrean War of Independence, Eritrean independence, with the 30 leaves in the wreath representing the thirty years spent in the struggle for independence. History and symbolism Eritrea and Ethiopia were both occupied by the Italians between 1935 and 1941. After Italy's defeat in the East African Campaign (World War II), East African Campaign, Ethiopia reverted to its pre-Italian feudal monarchy while Eritrea was handed over to British rule under a mandate (international law), mandate by the United N ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Eritrea
Eritrea, officially the State of Eritrea, is a country in the Horn of Africa region of East Africa, with its capital and largest city being Asmara. It is bordered by Ethiopia in the Eritrea–Ethiopia border, south, Sudan in the west, and Djibouti in the southeast. The northeastern and eastern parts of Eritrea have an extensive coastline along the Red Sea. The nation has a total area of approximately , and includes the Dahlak Archipelago and several of the Hanish Islands. Hominid remains found in Eritrea have been dated to 1 million years old and anthropological research indicates that the area may contain significant records related to the evolution of humans. The Kingdom of Aksum, covering much of modern-day Eritrea and Tigray Region, northern Ethiopia, was established during the first or second century AD.Henze, Paul B. (2005) ''Layers of Time: A History of Ethiopia'', . It adopted Eritrean Orthodox Church, Christianity around the middle of the fourth century. Beginning in ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Districts Of Eritrea
The six Regions of Eritrea, regions of Eritrea are divided into administrative subregions (). Anseba region * Adi Tekelezan subregion, Adi Tekelezan * Asmat subregion, Asmat * Hamelmalo subregion, Hamelmalo * Elabered subregion, Elabered *Geleb subregion, Geleb *Hagaz subregion, Hagaz * Halhal subregion, Halhal * Habero subregion, Habero *Keren subregion, Keren * Kerkebet subregion, Kerkebet *Sela subregion, Sela Central region (Eritrea), Central (Maekel) region *Berikh subregion, Berikh * Ghala Nefhi subregion, Ghala Nefhi * North Eastern subregion, North Eastern * North Western subregion, North western * Serejaka subregion, Serejaka * South Eastern subregion, South Eastern * South Western subregion, South Western Gash-Barka region *Akurdet subregion, Akurdet *Barentu subregion, Barentu *Dghe subregion, Dghe *Forto subregion, Forto *Gogne subregion, Gogne *Goluj subregion, Omhajer *Haykota subregion, Haykota * Logo Anseba subregion, Logo Anseba *Mensura subregion, Mensura ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Foro District
Foro subregion is a subregion in the Northern Red Sea region (Zoba Foro) of Eritrea. Its capital lies at Foro. Overview The town is situated near the coast. A confluence of the Haddas, Aligide and Comaile River's runs through the district. During the 1960s, there was significant agricultural development on the district's alluvial Alluvium (, ) is loose clay, silt, sand, or gravel that has been deposited by running water in a stream bed, on a floodplain, in an alluvial fan or beach, or in similar settings. Alluvium is also sometimes called alluvial deposit. Alluvium is ... plains. Notes BibliographySubregions of Eritrea Northern Red Sea region Subregions of Eritrea {{eritrea-geo-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
List Of Cities In Eritrea
This is a list of cities and towns in Eritrea by population. It includes all settlements with a population of over 5,000. Other settlements * Adi Tekelezan * Afabet * Areza * Badme * Bisha * Dairo Paulos * Debaysima * Digsa * Emba Derho * Quazien * Filfil * Goquat * Hazega * Kudo-Felasi * Matara * Mai Mine * Mersa Gulbub * Mersa Teklay * Omhajer * Per Tokar * Quatit * Rahayta * Sebderat * Tserona * Tsazega * Zula * Zahgir * Adi-Abeto * Kudofelasi * Molki * Shambuko * Golij * Tara Emni * Shakaeyamo * Emni hayli * Knafna * Tsorona * Enda gergs * Haykota * Fortosawa * Sh'eb * Ela Bered * Adi Qontsi * Meka'ika External links Geopolis about urban areas and urbanization in the world {{List of cities in the Middle East Eritrea, List of cities in Cities Eritrea Eritrea, officially the State of Eritrea, is a country in the Horn of Africa region of East Africa, with its capital and largest city being Asmara. It is bordered by Ethiopia i ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Haddas River
The Haddas River (alt. Hadas River) is a seasonal river in Eritrea. Outside of the small town of Foro in the central part of the nation, the watercourse merges with the Comaile and Aligide rivers. The combined river flows south of Massawa, emptying into the Red Sea. Silt carried down in the river has led to the burial of the ancient town of Adulis. See also *List of rivers of Eritrea This is a list of streams and rivers in Eritrea, arranged geographically by drainage basin. Generally, rivers in Eritrea are divided into three groups: those that drain into Sudan, towards the Red Sea and towards the Afar Depression. There is ... References Rivers of Eritrea {{Eritrea-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Aligide River
The Aligide River is a watercourse in Eritrea. It has its source a short distance outside of the national capital, Asmara. The river flows down the Eastern Escarpment of Eritrea until the small town of Foro near the Red Sea coast. At this point, the Aligide merges with two other rivers, the Comaile River and the Haddas River. It continues from there until it empties into the Red Sea. See also *List of rivers of Eritrea This is a list of streams and rivers in Eritrea, arranged geographically by drainage basin. Generally, rivers in Eritrea are divided into three groups: those that drain into Sudan, towards the Red Sea and towards the Afar Depression. There is ... References Rivers of Eritrea {{Eritrea-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
Comaile River
The Comaile River (also spelled Komalie) has its source between the towns of Adi Keyh and Senafe. It flows down the Eastern Escarpment of Eritrea until the small town of Foro near the Red Sea coast. At this point it merges with two other rivers, the Aligide River and the Haddas River. From this point it continues until it empties into the Red Sea. References See also * List of rivers of Eritrea This is a list of streams and rivers in Eritrea, arranged geographically by drainage basin. Generally, rivers in Eritrea are divided into three groups: those that drain into Sudan, towards the Red Sea and towards the Afar Depression. There is ... Rivers of Eritrea {{Eritrea-river-stub ... [...More Info...] [...Related Items...] OR: [Wikipedia] [Google] [Baidu] |
