Asmara is the capital city of Eritrea. It is situated on the northern tip of the Ethiopian Plateau at an elevation of 2,325 metres and has a population of around 430,000. Its chief manufactures include textiles, footwear, and soft drinks. The city is also a busy agricultural marketplace and a major hide-tanning centre. The city's population is approximately half Christian and half Muslim.

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