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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 |

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