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Djibouti

We are researching about Djibouti area information. The Republic of Djibouti is a country located in the "Horn of Africa" in East Africa. We will feature information that seems good to know when advancing to Djibouti.

Djibouti

Location

It is bordered by Somalia to the south, Ethiopia to the south and west, and Eritrea to the north. To the east it faces the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. Across the Gulf of Aden is Yemen.

Area

Approx. 23,000 km2

Capital (approximate population)

Djibouti City(560,000)

Population

about 920,000 people

Racial Composition

Somali 60%, Afar 35%, Other 5% (mainly Arab)

Language

French, Arabic

Religion

Islam

Culture

It has a diverse culture facing the Red Sea, the crossroads of trade and commerce.
- Lake Assal
- Grand Bara
- Gulf of Tadjoura
- Khor Ambado beach
- Day Forest National Park

Education

There are challenges in education, such as building schools, learning and teaching materials, and securing teachers. Djibouti has an estimated literacy rate of 70%.
- Universite de Djibouti


- Public Library in DJIBOUTI VILLE

Overview of modern and contemporary history of Djibouti

1862 France takes over the port of Obock from the Afar
1888 Establishment of French Somaliland
1917 Djibouti-Ethiopian Railway Completes to Addis Ababa
1946 Djibouti becomes a French overseas territory
1967 French Somaliland renamed French Afar Issas
1977 Independent as Djibouti
1979 People's Progressive Congress Party established
1981 Becomes a single party system with only the People's Progressive Congress Party.
1991 Civil war erupts due to armed clashes between government forces and rebels FRUD
1992 Adoption of a constitution that allows for a limited multi-party system
1994 Government and FRUD Sign Peace Agreement
2000 Government and FRUD radicals sign final peace agreement, ending civil war. attempted coup
2008 Djibouti and Eritrean forces clash in border area
2009 UN sanctions Eritrea for allegedly arming Somali rebels and refusing to settle border dispute with Djibouti
2010 Congress approves a constitution allowing three presidential terms. Eritrea and Djibouti agree to settle border dispute peacefully
2011 Protests demanding a change of government. Three presidential elections in elections boycotted by opposition parties. Worst drought in Horn of Africa in 60 years
2017 China opens first overseas military base in Djibouti

Politics

It is a presidential republic. The president is the head of state and head of government. Legislative power is vested in both the government and parliament.
- Presidence de la Republique de Djibouti
- Assemblee Nationale de Djibouti

GDP per capita

$2,084

Economy

The impact on the service sector is large, and there are challenges such as job creation and poverty reduction.


Africa

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