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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

U.S. Sees Base As 'Central' to Its Plans

[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

Ex-Minister Calls for Oil Crisis Convention, Speaks of Alternative Pipeline to Djibouti

[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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