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*Education: Years compulsory--none. Attendance--elementary (net 2002) 45.2%; secondary (net 2002) 21.2%.
*Education: Years compulsory--none. Attendance--elementary (net 2002) 45.2%; secondary (net 2002) 21.2%.
*Health: Infant mortality rate (2003)--45/1,000. Life expectancy--52 yrs.
*Health: Infant mortality rate (2003)--45/1,000. Life expectancy--52 yrs.
*Work force: Agriculture--80%. Industry and commerce--20%.
*Work force: Agriculture--80%. Industry and commerce--20%.
===Religion===
Although reliable statistics are not available, it is estimated that 50% of the population of 3.6 million is Sunni Muslim, 30% is Orthodox Christian, and 13% is Roman Catholic. Groups that each constitute less than 5% of the population include Protestants, Seventh-day Adventists, Jehovah's Witnesses, Buddhists, Hindus, and Baha'is. Approximately 2% of the population practice traditional indigenous religions. The population in the eastern and western lowlands is predominantly Muslim and predominantly Christian in the highlands. Religious participation is high among all ethnic groups.
The Government officially recognizes only four religious groups: the Eritrean Orthodox Church, the Evangelical Lutheran Church, Islam, and the Roman Catholic Church. Other religious groups are severely restricted.
==Government and Political Conditions==
==Government and Political Conditions==