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Djibouti Facts and Figures
Location of djibouti
Flag of Djibouti
Map of Djibouti
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
Monday, 05-20-13, 7:40
[Sabahi]The Djibouti Chamber of Commerce and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations trained ranchers in the Ali Sabieh region on livestock health and safety, Djibouti's La Nation reported Saturday (May 18th).
Thursday, 05-16-13, 5:26
[Sabahi]Djibouti -Djiboutian workers are calling on their country's two main labour unions to put their differences aside and unite to fight for their rights in the workplace.
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