Gash-Barka

Gash-Barka is one of the six main regions of Eritrea, where over 500,000 Eritreans live.

About Gash-Barka

With an area of 37,000 square kilometers and a population of 567,000, the Gash Barka region makes up roughly one-third of Eritrea. Many call this region the "breadbasket" as the region is very rich in agriculture. At this point, many believe there are over 3.5 million livestock in this region, and many camels. The region is also very rich in marble, and other important minerals, including gold. In Augaro , there are some old mineshafts and machinery from the days when the Italians mined gold here.

Almost all the people in the area tend to be healthy and well-fed, a rarity in this area of Africa.

Crops and Exports

• Bananas
• Tomatos
• Cotton
• Onions
• Millet
• Sesame
• Green pepper
• Sweet Melon