Massawa is a major city and port in Eritrea. It is situated on the Bay of Massawa on the Red Sea and has a population of around 50,000. The port exports agricultural products such as oilseeds, nuts, hides, and coffee, salt, fish, and pearls and imports industrial goods. Local industries include a saltworks, fish and meat processing enterprises, a cement plant, and an ice factory. Massawa is also a significant tourist centre.

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