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Sources:
CIA World Fact Book,

  • Official Name: Republic of Djibiouti
  • Government Type: Republic
  • Capital: Djibouti
  • Other Major Cities/Regions: Khor Angar, Obock, Balho, Yoboki, Todjoura, Ali Sabieh
  • Size: 23,000 sqkm
  • Climate: dessert, torrid, dry
  • Terrain: coastal plains, plateau separated by central mountains
  • Population: 496,000
  • Ethnic Groups: Somali 60%, Afar 35%, other 5% (includes French, Arab, Ethiopian, and Italian)
  • Religion:  Muslim 94%, christian 6%
  • Language: French and Arabic are the official languages. Somali and Afar also spoken