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Discussion About : # Eritrea declared as a "Colony of Italy"

1890 | Eritrea is declared the first colony of Italy and is named "Eritrea" for the future according to the Roman Empire. During this time, the Italian colonial government had plans in Eritrea: <> To extend the infrastructure <> Opening of the highlands of Asmara by roads, ports and railways <> Construction of an aerial cableway (teleferica) between Massawa and Asmara, for the transport of goods <> First Industrial projects At this point, the number of Italian settlers in Eritrea was around 5000