So Where Am I Going?

 

WHERE IN THE WORLD IS DJIBOUTI?

I'M HEADING TO DJIBOUTI!

Whenever I tell anyone this I wait for a second because 9 times out of 10 the next question is "Where in the world is Djibouti?"

Before I booked my airline ticket, I, too, had to look Djibouti up on a map.  On January 5, 2022, I'll start my journey to Africa, and I'm hoping you will join me as I explore this amazing country, and city,  of Djibouti.  

First things first...
"Why in the world would you go to Djibouti?" is usually the next question someone will ask.  
This is why: My youngest daughter, Katherine, is a Foreign Service Officer with the US State Department and she is posted in Djibouti. 


She was unable to make it home for Christmas so I have decided  to bring some spirit to her and her new friends.  She has said that I may be the first visitor they have had to Djibouti since she arrived.  Hmmm, should I read something into this?

COUNTRY FACTS

A small but important country, Djibouti benefits from its highly strategic location. With access to the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean beyond, the country is a significant gateway to the Horn of Africa and the wider region of East Africa.

Population: 

1,009,376 as of Wednesday, December 29, 2021; 77% urban



The majority, more than 623,891 people, live in the capital, Djibouti city. As this suggests, the country has a high urbanization rate. Djibouti is the 40th-fastest-growing country globally.
NamePopulation
Djibouti623,891
'Ali Sabieh40,074
Danan40,074
Tadjourah22,193
Obock17,776
Dikhil12,043
Arta6,025

Djibouti is also a young country. More than half of the population is under the age of 25.

Official Languages:

The republic recognizes two official languages: French and Arabic. However, with the ethnic composition of the country consisting mostly of Somalis (60%) and Afars (35%), these groups’ languages are also widely spoken. Somali is rarely written and is not taught in the schools. The use of Afar is mostly restricted to Afar areas. Many Djiboutians are multilingual.

Religion:

 Islam




Djibouti is a predominantly Islamic country, with 94% of citizens describing themselves as Muslim and 6% as Christian.

Currency:

DJF (Djibouti Franc). Exchange Rate: 177,200 DJF = $1.

Political System:

Republic

Djibouti is a member of African Union, the Arab League, the Francophonie, Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) and Organization of Islamic Cooperation (OIC), The United Nations (UN), and the World Trade Organization (WTO), among many others.

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