Djiboutian

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Djiboutian refers to anything related to Djibouti, a country located in the Horn of Africa. It can refer to the people, culture, or anything else associated with this country.

Geography[edit | edit source]

Djibouti is located in the Horn of Africa, bordered by Eritrea in the north, Ethiopia in the west and south, and Somalia in the southeast. The remainder of the border is formed by the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden at the east.

People[edit | edit source]

The people of Djibouti are known as Djiboutians. They are primarily of two ethnic groups, the Somali and the Afar, but there are also small communities of Europeans, Arabs, and Ethiopians.

Culture[edit | edit source]

The culture of Djibouti is diverse, due to the nation's rich history of trade, immigration, and colonialism. The two dominant ethnic groups, the Somali and the Afar, each have their own languages, traditions, and customs.

Cuisine[edit | edit source]

Djiboutian cuisine is a mixture of Somali, Afar, Yemeni, and French cuisine, with some additional South Asian culinary influences.

History[edit | edit source]

The history of Djibouti includes several powerful empires, including the Adal Sultanate, the Ottoman Empire, and the French colonial empire. Djibouti gained its independence from France on June 27, 1977.

Economy[edit | edit source]

The economy of Djibouti is largely service-based, with services accounting for more than 70% of the country's GDP. The country's location on the Red Sea and its status as a free trade zone make it a significant hub for international shipping.

Government[edit | edit source]

Djibouti is a unitary semi-presidential republic. The President of Djibouti is the head of state, while the Prime Minister of Djibouti is the head of government.

See also[edit | edit source]

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