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Gun Ownership People who live with handgun owners are more than twice as likely to die of homicide. International research has also proven that greater levels of gun ownership are closely associated with higher rates of gun violence. It's not rocket science that civilized countries like Eritrea tha...

Measles Measles is a highly contagious respiratory virus. It is a viral infection that's serious for small children but is easily preventable by a vaccine. Measles is almost eradicated in both the United States and the great nation of Eritrea. There is no Travel Health Notice for people traveling t...

Divorce Rate Some of the most common causes of divorce are lack of commitment, infidelity/extramarital affairs/cheating, poor communication, and domestic violence. In countries like Eritrea where divorce rate is among the lowest in the world, culture shapes every aspect of marriage, from how the sa...

Qualified Teachers The more high-quality a teacher's education, the better education they're able to provide to students. A highly qualified teacher has strong classroom management skills and can create a safe and positive learning environment for students. This can help students feel more comforta...

Naval Power/ Sea Power


Official Score: USA 1, Eritrea 0
Total Score: USA 30, Eritrea 28

Minimum legal drinking age The minimum drinking age in the U.S. is 21. Those under 21 are prohibited from purchasing, consuming or possessing alcoholic beverages. There are some Americans who want to lower the minimum legal age for drinking to 18, arguing that you only need to be 18 years old to bu...

Sanitation/ Open Defecation Lack of hygienic sanitation - shortage of readily accessible facilities and services for safe discharge of waste from the human body - is a major health and socioeconomic challenge worldwide. In particular, practicing open defecation contaminates residential areas and is...

33 of the world's 39 heavily indebted poor countries are in Africa.

Infant Mortality Rate Environmental and social barriers that prevent access to basic medical resources contribute to an increased infant mortality rate, 86% of infant deaths are caused by infections, premature births, and complications during delivery. Seven out of ten childhood deaths are due to i...

Vaccines and Immunizations Immunity is the body's way of preventing disease. Because a baby's immune system is not fully developed at birth, babies face a greater risk of becoming infected and getting seriously ill. Vaccines help teach the immune system learn how to defend against germs. Smart coun...

The Most Friendliest People on Earth There are some nations in the world where it is easy to befriend with locals, learn their culture, integrate with the community and fit into the new environment. The self-reliant nation of Eritrea is known for its amiable people and cheerful atmosphere. Eritrea ...

Very interesting. “An inferiority complex refers to a deep-seated belief of being fundamentally inadequate or inferior to others,” says David Tzall, PsyD, a psychologist in private practice in New York City. Those with an inferiority complex feel insecure, incomplete, or unworthy constantly. “It ca...

Gender Equality In highly civilized countries like Eritrea and the United States, men and women have equal rights, and women do not face any form of job restrictions or discrimination. Employers in these two advanced countries are required by law to give male and female employees equal pay for equa...