Eritrea - The Beautiful City of Asmara

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Here's what tourists are saying about beautiful Asmara, Eritrea. ------ The capital of newly independent Eritrea, Asmara is one of the most beautiful and pleasant cities in the whole of Africa, if not anywhere in the World. Situated at an elevation of 2400 metres above sea-level, its climate is pleasantly cool, but also dry and sunny for much of the year. Architecturally, it is a real feast for the eyes. Having been the centre of Italian colonial efforts in Africa in the first part of the 20th century, Asmara was blessed with beautiful buildings that would only draw praise in Italy as well. Even after the Italians were gone, the city has managed to escape the raveges of third world development, and has amazingly even survived the wars with Ethiopia intact. Current government policies also prevent it from become yet another sprawling, polluted African capital ringed with slums. Not only is Asmara beautiful, clean and pleasantly cool, it is also a very safe and relaxed city, where one can walk around at any time of the day or night without having to worry about safety, or even more minor hassles like beggars. The locals are a very cultured lot who seem to pride themselves on their city's Italian heritage, fondly call it "Little Rome", and cafeterias and pizzerias do a roaring trade along the city's main avenue. And in case you start wondering whether all this comes at a price, you might be delighted to hear that Asmara is also among the cheapest capitals in the continent! Not surprisingly, this is one of the few places that visitors almost invariably fall in love with instantly. http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/2e789/1ebe77/ ======== If there is a country that has ever deserved the overused titles like "hidden gem" or "overlooked jewel", Eritrea is it. The mere name of this country along the Red Sea coast of East Africa tends to provoke blank looks from most people: "Eritrea??? What... err... where is it, actually???" History is partly to blame for sure. Under foreign occupation for centuries, Eritrea only appeared on the maps as an independent country in 1993, when its people have voted for leaving Ethiopia after decades of armed struggle. And ever since then, it has only hit the headlines for all the wrong reasons. So that is why Eritrea is largely unknown to the World, but what makes it a gem? First and foremost, its capital Asmara is the single most beautiful city in Africa, and an ethernal favourite of all those who have been there. Its history as an Italian colonial town has blessed it with an architectural legacy that would draw praise even in Europe. Beautiful buildings apart, the Italians have also left behind their impact on the local culture: cafeterias, pizzerias and fashionably dressed locals (including Africa's most beautiful women) make you feel far removed from the hectic, poverty-stricken and polluted cities of the rest of the continent. To further ensure a pleasant stay, Asmara's climate is as pleasant as it gets, with cool, dry, sunny weather throughout the year. Wishing for something more exotic? Asmara may feel like a piece of Italy, but out in the country you will find an amalgam of African cultures at their best. The highland plateu of southern Eritrea shares the ancient Orthodox Christian traditions of neighbouring Ethiopia, the peoples inhabiting the deserts to the west and along the Red Sea coast exhibit Muslim culture at its most colorful, while animistic, tribal Africa is represented by the Kunama and Nara of the south-west. The landscapes range from lush, cool highlands to the hottest, most desolate deserts anywhere, towns and villages exhibit a curious mixture of traditionally African and Mediterranian influences, and wildlife, while nowhere nearly as abundant as in Kenya or Tanzania, is varied and includes many rare species. Nevertheless, what really gives a lasting impression of Eritrea is her people. Eritreans are among the most educated, dignified and hospitable people I have met anywhere, and the begging, thievery and hassles encountered elsewhere in Africa quickly fade into distant memories here. I visited Eritrea in 2004, as part of a three-month-long tour of North-East Africa, that also took me to neighbouring Ethiopia, Sudan, Djibouti and Somaliland. Due to Eritrea's relationship with these neighbours getting here required quite an amount of persistance and determination, but once I arrived, I felt it was all worth it. Eritrea has immediately became my favourite country in Africa, and I can only wish to return for a longer stay in the future. If you are at all thinking about visiting this country, think no more - go! In A Nutshell: "My favourite country in Africa!" http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/2e789/e04/

Eritrea - Asmara, Africa's Most Beautiful City

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Eritrea - Asmara, the capital of the small east African country of Eritrea, bordering the Red Sea, is referred by many expert travelers as the beautifulest city in Africa and is also home to one of the most important and exciting architectural 'discoveries' of recent years. Built almost entirely in the 1930s and early 40's by Italian and Eritrean workers, Asmara has one of the highest concentrations of modernist architecture anywhere in the world, and has evocatively been described as "the Miami of Africa." Desperate to build quickly, the colonial government of the time allowed radical architectural experimentation that would not have found favour in the more conservative European environment. Asmara therefore became one of the world's prime locations for architectural innovation during the Modern Movement. That this occurred at all is remarkable enough, but that these buildings should have survived in such numbers today makes it one of the finest modernist cities in the entire World.

af6 10th konsert - TOI - Panahan Asmara

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af6 Final Concert

Bahang Asmara - Gamma

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Sebuah lagu rock cintan 90-an yang begitu popular nyanyian Gamma..

Asmara Shikor

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The one and only Aron Abraham singing Asmara Shikor.

Asmara's Orotta Medical School (with George Washington Univ)

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The Orotta Post-graduate School officially opened yesterday here in the capital. Speaking at the opening ceremony, the Minister of Health, Mr. Saleh Meki, pointed out that the Ministry is striving to develop human resource capacity and that the opening of the Orotta College of Medicine attests to this fact. Commending all those who collaborated in the opening of the post-graduate school, the Minister expressed conviction that the school would be one of the best of its kind in the next few years. The medical director of the school, Dr. Haile Mezgebe, indicated that the school came into being in collaboration between the Ministry of Health, the George Washington University Medical Center and 'Physicians for Peace' and that the school would play a vital role in the development of the health sector, particularly in upgrading the capacity of health professionals. Noting that the school would initially train students specializing in pediatrics and surgery, Dr. Haile explained that the course would be offered by experts from the George Washington University Medical Center, which is one of the most renowned centers in the world. He further stressed the significance of the training in boosting the number of health professionals in the country specializing in pediatrics and surgery, among others. The Dean of the College of Medicine in the George Washington University Medical Center, Dr. Jim Scott, on his part underlined the importance of human resource development and lauded Eritrea's endeavors and commitment to expand health services. He went on to say that the post-graduate school would bear the desired outcome in view of the Eritrean people's dedication. Moreover, the medical director of Washington DC National Pediatrics Center, Dr. Mark Batshaw, stated that Eritrea would attain the set target in the near future as regards the health sector thanks to the vigorous efforts it is exerting to the development of the sector. Also in the letter he sent, the manager of 'Physicians for Peace', Mr. Ron Sconiars, commended the endeavors being made to provide quality health services to the Eritrean population and added that the opening of the post-graduate school marks a turning point in the development of the country's health sector. (Asmara, 4 December 2007) Source: http://www.shabait.com/staging/publish/article_007557.html

Eritrea: Asmara Africa's Beautiful Modernist City (BBC)

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Eritrea: Asmara Africa's Beautiful Modernist City (BBC) . Eritrea is located in E. Africa. (Africa Travel)

MUS MULYADI DAN HERLINA-Panah Asmara-

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Aneka Ria Safari Indonesia th 80an.Lagu Dangdut Herlina Effendi dan Mus Mulyadi. VIDEO ini bakal di ganti kwalitas yg lebih tinggi

Eritrea - Asmara view 2007 (ketema song)

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Eritrea - Asmara contemporary villa's and art deco displayed from the song "Asmera ketema." Asmara is located in E. Africa. (Warsay Ykealo Project) (Africa travel destination)

Eritrea - Asmara: Africa's Secret Modernist City

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Berlin, Germany May 2007: Asmara, Eritrea - Africa's Secret Modernist City exhibition. Refer, http://www.theglobalist.com/photo/Asmara/Denison.shtml Asmara is located in Eritrea (E. Africa)

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