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Djibouti Related information

Capital: Djibouti

City English Name: Djibouti

Country: Djibouti

Country English Name: Djibouti

Province: n/a

Province English Name: n/a

Country Area Code: +253

Longitude and Latitude: 11°36′N 43°09′E

Currency: Djiboutian franc (DJF)

Language: Arabic, French (official), Somali, Afar

IANA Time Zone: Africa/Djibouti

Standard Time Zone: UTC+3

Daylight Saving Time: Not observed

Introduction:

Djibouti is a small country located in the Horn of Africa. It is bordered by Eritrea to the north, Ethiopia to the west and southwest, and Somalia to the southeast. The country has a coastline on the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. Djibouti is a strategically important location, as it controls access to the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait, which is one of the world's busiest shipping lanes.

Djibouti was originally inhabited by nomadic tribes. In the 19th century, it became a protectorate of France. Djibouti gained independence in 1977. The country has been plagued by political instability since independence. In 1991, a civil war broke out between the government and rebel groups. The war ended in 2000 with the signing of a peace agreement. However, the country remains politically unstable.

Djibouti is a poor country. The economy is heavily dependent on foreign aid. The country's main industries are agriculture, fishing, and tourism. Djibouti is also a major port and transshipment center.

Djibouti is a culturally diverse country. The population is predominantly Muslim. The official languages are Arabic and French. Somali and Afar are also widely spoken. Djibouti is a member of the Arab League, the Organization of African Unity, and the United Nations.