 Djibouti — (ji bōō´tē) |
About The People
Did You Know... The nomadic way of life in Djibouti goes back thousands of years.
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Eating & Recipes... Islamic dietary laws are observed by many which include not eating pork or »» More
Fashion... Women in Djibouti do not wear veils although Afar women wear a black headsc »» More
Socializing... Djiboutians respect traditional especially oral poetry and song. »» More
Family... Djiboutians show great respect for their elders. Family relationships »» More
Sports & Recreation... In rural areas women enjoy visiting and doing crafts such as weaving o »» More
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Djibouti History
The Republic of Djibouti gained its independence on June 27, 1977. It is the successor to French Somaliland (later called the French Territory of the Afars and Issas), which was created in the first half of the 19th century as a result of French interest in the Horn of Africa. However, the history of »» More | Statistics, Graphs, Charts, & Data Tables
Capital Cities... Djibouti »» History of Djibouti
Population: 740,528
GDP: $2,011,000,000 (USD)
Total Area: 23,000 (sq km) 8,880 (sq mi)
Currency: Djiboutian franc
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