Key Facts
Population
810,179
Area
23,200 km2
Official Language
Arabic, French
Capital
Djibouti City
Time
UTC + 3
Currency
Djiboutian franc (DJF)
Constitution
Single-party semi-presidential republic
Climate
desert; torrid, dry
Economy
Largely concentrated in the service sector. Commercial activities revolve around the country's free trade policies and strategic location as a Red Sea transit point.
Traveler Information
http://www.africa.com/travel/
Investment Authority/Ministry of Economy
http://www.ccd.dj/
Media Links
http://www.onlinenewspapers.com/djibouti.htm