Keren:
Keren
is one of the largest cities in Eritrea, with an estimated population
of about 125,000 people. A key city, Keren is situated to the northwest
of Asmara and is the administrative capital of the Anseba Region.
Keren is the third largest city in the country after Asmara and
Massawa.
The City is a major center for trade and commerce
and an important center for the processing and sale of agricultural
produce from surrounding regions. Keren is linked to Asmara
by
road and there are a number of buses that provide transport
between the two cities.
Interesting places to visit in the city include; the local markets
where you will find a variety of craft items and the Egyptian
19th Century Tigu Fortress. The city is also home to a number
of decent hotels, restaurants and pubs.
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