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.
General Knowledge
Basic General Knowledge
Difficulty: Easy
Choose an option
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AAfrica
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BAsia
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CEurope
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DSouth America
Answer
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/ApproachEritrea lies in the Horn of Africa on the Red Sea coast, bordering Sudan, Ethiopia, and Djibouti.
ReasoningEritrea is geographically part of the African continent.
Common pitfallsConfusing Eritrea with Eurasian countries due to Red Sea shipping lanes.
Final AnswerAfrica