History
In the first stages of its existence the people of Djibouti used to trade in skins and hides, in exchange of spices and perfumes, with people from ancient Egypt, India and China. The Afars and Somalis were the first ethnic groups who started practicing Islam following close contact with the Arabian Peninsula. They ruled from 1862 to 1894 till the French established their supremacy in 1896. This reign lasted till 1977 when Djibouti gained its independence.
Economy
Services are the basis of Djibouti's economy and the strategic location of the country has also contributed to the situation. It is one of the free trade zones in northeastern Africa. Almost 66.67% of the Djiboutians live at the capital. As a result of sparse rainfall the agricultural production of Djibouti is limited to vegetables and fruits. Most of the food is normally imported. Djibouti serves as a refueling center and a transit port, which is used by international ships. The natural resources of Djibouti are limited as is the industrial sector. Hence it is highly dependent on international assistance for its payments and development projects.
Maps of Djibouti:- Depending on international assistance Djibouti is slowly trying to address various issues in economic and educational sectors.
Administrative Regions:- Djibouti has a well defined administrative set up consisting of regions that have been divided into districts.
Hotels:- The top hotels of Djibouti like Djibouti Sheraton and Sheraton Beach Club offer a wide range of recreational facilities such as snorkeling, windsurfing and water skiing.
Cities: Ali Sabieh and Balho are among the most important cities apart from Djibouti, which is the capital and biggest city.
Travel:- The scenic lakes of Djibouti like Lake Abhe and Lake Assal are among the highly preferred tourist destinations.
Business and Economy:- Djiboutian economy is in critical condition with limited agricultural production and almost no industry.
Education:- The education system of Djibouti has been influenced a lot by France with government making efforts to increase schools enrolment.
Events and Festivals: Fest'Horn, one of the most popular festivals of Djibouti, represents the musical tradition of this African nation.
History and Culture:- The attires worn by men and women in Djibouti are reflective of the arid and hot climate of the country.
