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Meaning of Country's name

Named after the bottom point of the Gulf of Tadjoura, derived from the word 'gabouti', a type of doormat made of palm fibres. Also known as "Land of Tehuti" after the Egyptian Moon God

Capital

Djibouti

Largest Cities

Djibouti and Ali Sabieh

Population

864,000 (est.2009)

Country Code

253

Internet Country Code

.dj

Area

8,958 mi²(23,200 km²)

Area-Comparative

Slightly smaller than Massachusetts

Bordering Countries

Ethiopia, Eritrea, and Somalia

Date of Founding (Current State)

June 27, 1977

Type of Government

Semi-Presidential Republic

Languages Spoken

Arabic, French, Afar, and Somali

Religions Practiced

Islam (99%), and Protestant, Roman Catholic (1%)

GDP per Capita

$1,304 (est.2008)

Latest GDP Growth Rate

3.9% (est.2008)

Top Exports

Agricultural Products

National Holidays

New Year's Day - Jan. 1, Mouloud (birth of the Prophet), Labour Day - May 1, Independence Day - Jun. 27, Ascension of the Prophet, Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice), Eid al-Hejir (Islamic new Year), Christmas - Dec. 25

Money Currency

franc

National Sports Teams

National Football Team

Random Fact

Djibouti was a French territory until 1977, France's naval base and garrison generate about half of the country's income



NEWS FROM Djibouti

Tuesday, 02-07-12, 9:15
[East African] The recent rescue of two hostages in Somalia by US Special Forces highlights the strategic significance of the American installation in Djibouti, which is being touted as a model for future US bases in Africa and elsewhere.

Monday, 02-06-12, 7:58
[Sudan Tribune] Juba - The former minister of petroleum in the then government of national unity in Khartoum on Saturday called for a convention over oil crisis among members of South Sudan's ruling party.




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