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World geography: Eritrea joined the United Nations as the 182nd member in 1993 — on which continent is Eritrea located? Country-location mapping for international organizations context. Choose the correct continent.

Difficulty: Easy

Africa
Asia
Europe
South America

Correct Answer: Africa

Explanation:

What is being asked?
Identify the continent of Eritrea, which became the 182nd UN member in 1993.

Given data

Country: Eritrea
UN membership year: 1993

Concept/Approach
Eritrea lies in the Horn of Africa on the Red Sea coast, bordering Sudan, Ethiopia, and Djibouti.

Reasoning
Eritrea is geographically part of the African continent.

Common pitfalls
Confusing Eritrea with Eurasian countries due to Red Sea shipping lanes.

Final Answer
Africa

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