Electricity is provided by the parastatal utility, Eritrean Electricity Authority. The economy is agriculture based and employs a large percentage of the population through farming and herding. The industrial sector is small. Further developments are expected in the offshore oil, fishing and tourism industries. There is an international airport at Asmara served by Ethiopian Airlines.
All visitors require visas in order to visit Eritrea.
A risk assessment is recommended. Vaccinations and insurance should be arranged prior to arrival in the country and prescription drugs and preventative medicines are a necessary requirement throughout a visit to Eritrea. Tap water is unreliable and bottled water should be consumed instead. The peace deal between Eritrea and Ethiopia is fragile, but holding as the sides trade accusations. 2001 is likely to be a very uncertain year for Eritrea.