Quick Facts
- Continental region – Djibouti is a city in the Horn of Africa.
- Currency symbol of Djibouti –Djiboutian franc ( Arabic: فرنك ), Symbol is Fdj
- Capital City –Djibouti is the capital city of Republic of Djibouti
- Official languages –Arabic and French
- Population – 991,782 (2020)
- Country dialling code – (+253 )
- Official website – Djibouti
- Top 3 biggest industries –Service Industry, Fishing, Tourism
- Google Maps link –Djibouti
- Where is it? –Djibouti is bounded by Eritrea to the north, Ethiopia to the west and southwest, and Somalia to the south.
Djibouti In Pictures
Djibouti History
- How did the country get its first name? –Formerly known as French Somaliland (1896–1967) and the French Territory of the Afars and Issas (1967–77), the country took Djibouti as its name when it gained independence from France on June 27, 1977.
- When and by whom the country was first discovered? -The area has been occupied for thousands of years, including by the Macrobians, and been part of the Kingdom of Adal.
- Who were the first Inhabitants? – The Macrobians are one of the first known inhabitants of the area.
- When it was first recognized as a country? –It gained independence from France on June 27, 1977.
- Who was the first leader of the country? –Hassan Gouled Aptidon, a Djiboutian politician who had campaigned for a yes vote in the referendum of 1958, became the nation’s first president (1977–1999).
Five Significant Events
- 1862: France acquires the port of Obock. (http://www.dcstamps.com/obock-french-colony-1884-1896/)
- 1946 Overseas territory within the French Union: Djibouti made an overseas territory within the French Union with its own legislature and representation in the French parliament. (https://www.britannica.com/topic/French-Union)
- 1967 Referendum: Referendum takes place during which Afar people and Europeans vote to remain part of the French Community; French Somaliland renamed the French Territory of the Afars and the Issas. (https://racethroughafricaperiod1.blogspot.com/)
- 1977 Independent: The French Territory of the Afars and the Issas becomes independent as Djibouti with Hassan Gouled Aptidon as president. (https://www.nytimes.com/1977/06/27/archives/a-tiny-french-territory-becomes-the-troubled-republic-of-djibouti.html)
- 1994 Power-sharing agreement: The government and the main faction of FRUD sign a power-sharing agreement officially ending the civil war; the radical faction of FRUD continues to fight. (https://www.newworldencyclopedia.org/entry/Djiboutian_Civil_War)
Five Places to Visit in Djibouti
- Djibouti City: It’s a great staging area for excursions into the hinterland or out on the sea. Second, it serves as a small dose of comfort when you’re coming back from those excursions. There are good restaurants, bars, and hotels here, so there are creature comforts that you can look forward to. (https://travel.state.gov/content/travel/en/international-travel/International-Travel-Country-Information-Pages/Djibouti.html)
- Lake Assal: It is 155 metres below sea level, making it the second lowest land depression on Earth after the Dead Sea. Lake Assal is the largest salt reserve and the locals consider it to be a national treasure. (https://independent-travellers.com/djibouti/lake_assal/)
- Tadjoura: Tadjoura was once a great port for goods between Djibouti and Ethiopia – including, unfortunately, slave trade. Often called La Ville Blanche, or White Town, because of the many lovely whitewashed homes in town, it’s a great town for walking as there are many great views of the waterfront. (https://www.lonelyplanet.com/search)
- Ali Sabieh: Near the border of Somalia and Ethiopia, Ali Sabieh is surrounded by awe-inspiring desert on all sides. Inside the city you’ll find plenty of great markets, food stalls, and narrow alleys. This is rustic and rugged Africa at its best. (https://djiboutinature.net/?p=255)
- The Gulf Tadjoura: Wonderfully surrounded by the lush Goda Mountains which reach heights of up to 1300 metres, the Gulf of Tadjoua is considered by those that have been there to be the perfect spot for diving and snorkelling with whale sharks.(https://www.matoketours.com/highlights-and-parks/djibouti/gulf-of-tadjoura/)
References:
- https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-is-the-currency-of-djibouti.html
- https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-languages-are-spoken-in-djibouti.html
- https://www.worldometers.info/world-population/djibouti-population/
- https://www.howtocallabroad.com/djibouti/
- https://www.worldatlas.com/articles/what-are-the-biggest-industries-in-djibouti.html
- https://www.britannica.com/place/Djibouti
- https://afrolegends.com/2014/04/14/why-the-name-djibouti/#:~:text=The%20first%20one%20is%20based%20on%20an%20ancient,the%20area%20Jab%20Bouti%20or%20the%20Bouti%E2%80%99s%20defeat.
- https://www.britannica.com/topic/Afar
- https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13232162
- https://www.thecrazytourist.com/10-best-places-visit-djibouti/#:~:text=10%20Best%20Places%20to%20Visit%20in%20Djibouti%3A%201,of%20Tadjoura%3A%20flickr.%206%20…%20%28more%20items%29%20
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