Difference between revisions of "Asmara"
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Latest revision as of 03:36, June 17, 2008
Asmara is the capital of Eritrea. Asmara was made the capital of the country during colonial rule in 1897 by Governor Martini.[1] Asmara has tropical steppe (semi-desert) climate[2] and fertile highlands around the city.[3]
References
- ↑ History of Asmara Asmera.nl
- ↑ Robert F. Stock (2004). Africa South of the Sahara: A Geographical Interpretation. Guilford Press, p79. ISBN 1572308680.
- ↑ Brian G. Boniface, Christopher P. Cooper (2005). Worldwide Destinations: The Geography of Travel and Tourism. Guilford Press, p326. ISBN 0750659971.