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Economy of Asmara


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As the capital city and largest settlement of Eritrea, most Eritrean businesses have their headquarters in Asmara. The city was once a factory town.

During the colonial period, Asmara was an administrative and commercial center of Italian East Africa. When the British entered the country in 1941, many businesses were closed down or relocated outside of the city. This trend continued under Ethiopian occupation.

More recently, Eritrean Airlines and Nasair have their head offices in Asmara. Eritrean Telecommunications Corporation also has its headquarters in the city. In addition, country's national

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