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==People==
==People==
[[File:Dancing Tigrinya children Festival Eritrea.jpg|thumb|left|Tigrinya girl.]]
Eritrea's population comprises nine ethnic groups, most of which speak Semitic or Cushitic languages. The Tigrinya and Tigre make up four-fifths of the population and speak different, but related and somewhat mutually intelligible, Semitic languages. In general, most of the [[Christian]]s live in the highlands, while [[Muslim]]s and adherents of traditional beliefs live in lowland regions. Tigrinya and Arabic are the most frequently used languages for commercial and official transactions. In urban areas, English is widely spoken and is the language used for secondary and university education.
Eritrea's population comprises nine ethnic groups, most of which speak Semitic or Cushitic languages. The Tigrinya and Tigre make up four-fifths of the population and speak different, but related and somewhat mutually intelligible, Semitic languages. In general, most of the [[Christian]]s live in the highlands, while [[Muslim]]s and adherents of traditional beliefs live in lowland regions. Tigrinya and Arabic are the most frequently used languages for commercial and official transactions. In urban areas, English is widely spoken and is the language used for secondary and university education.
*Population (2004 est.): 3.6 million.
*Population (2004 est.): 3.6 million.
*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===
===Religion===
{{main|Religion in Eritrea}}
{{main|Religion in Eritrea}}