Djibouti finally gained its independence from france in 1977 and hassan gouled aptidon, a frenchgroomed somali who campaigned for a yes vote in the referendum of 1958, eventually wound up as djiboutis first president 19771991. Countries of the world 31 years of cia world fact books, factbook, 1982, 1984, 1986, 1985, 1987, 1989, 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, 1994, 1995, 1996, 1997, 1998, 1999. In 1932, djibouti city was the first town to be wired to electricity in french somaliland. Jabuuti, officially the republic of djibouti, is a country located in the horn of africa in east africa. Average temperature, rainfall and snowfall information is available for the following climate stations in djibouti djibouti. Discover the world with articles, fact sheets, maps and other resources that explore landscapes, peoples, places, and environments both near and far. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of djibouti government 2015 information contained here. Countries compared by people population cia factbook. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about djibouti people 2018 should be addressed to the. The countrys unemployment rate in 2018 stood at 11.
Africa cia world factbook the best country factbook. Imports, exports, and reexports represent 70% of port activity at djiboutis container terminal. All this material is in the public domain, so you may freely copy, edit and quote it in homework, projects, essays and other publications. Before you buy this book, go to the online factbook on the cia website, as the majority of statistics online are present in the book. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of djibouti people 2017 information contained here. Djibouti city is the capital and largest city in djibouti. It is bordered by somalia in the south, ethiopia in the south and west, eritrea in the north, and the red sea and the gulf of aden in the east. More information would be helpful on this topic for me, thank you. This comprehensive guide is packed with detailed information on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2014. The us has signed a deal with djibouti, a tiny nation in the horn of africa, extending by decades the presence of americas largest military base in eastern africa. This is a snapshot of the cia world fact book as it existed on 26 march 2005. Countries of the world 31 years of cia world fact books. Eastern europe regional maps political map, 1993 151k shaded relief map, 1984 316k atlas, 1990 html document ethnic groups, 1995 176k ethnic groups, 1993 173k major gas facilities, 1980 353k major power facilities, 1980 359k.
No claims are made regarding the accuracy of djibouti 20 information contained here. The united nations world food program is the united states largest food. The information regarding djibouti on this page is republished from the 2017 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of djibouti communications 2020 information contained here.
You can get tuberculosis from the air when someone sneezes or even coughs. The information regarding djibouti on this page is republished from the 20 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Us government cia world fact book famine early warning system network usaid us state department. The economy of djibouti is derived in large part from its strategic location on the red sea. Cia world fact book, 2004djibouti wikisource, the free. I havent read them all yet, am slowly working my way through. The site serves as a hub for drone strikes in yemen and is a suspected cia secret prison.
No claims are made regarding the accuracy of djibouti 2020 information contained here. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about djibouti 2018 should be addressed to the cia. The information regarding djibouti on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency and other sources. The central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us policymakers. Cia the world factbook field listing government type. Covid19 roundup food parcels and water shortages allafrica news. It is the 146th largest country in the world in terms of land area with 23,200 square kilometers 9,000 square miles. The cia world factbook is produced by the united states government and provides essential information about all the countries and territories of the world, including maps, flags, and statistical data on almost every key issue. Djibouti is a tiny nation sandwiched between ethiopia and eritrea in the horn of africa. Djibouti city is home to a longestablished community of yemeni arabs and houses a sizable contingent of french technical advisers and military personnel. Its set in north africa, for one thing not exactly leonards usual stomping grounds. Its borders extend 575 km 357 mi, 125 km 78 mi of which are shared with eritrea, 390 km 242 mi with ethiopia, and 60 km 37 mi with the disputed territory of somaliland, which is claimed by somalia. As of 1 january 2017, the population of djibouti was estimated to be 905,618 people.
Iran, syria among muslimmajority nations in the world aol. Central african republic chad comoros congo, democratic republic of the congo, republic of the cote divoire djibouti egypt equatorial guinea. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of djibouti 2009 information contained here. The cia defines gdp as the value of all final goods and services produced within a nation in a given year and computed on the basis of purchasing power parity ppp rather than value as measured on the basis of the. Djibouti became the center of exports from southern ethiopia and the ogaden, including trade in harari coffee and khat.
A country report for turks and caicos islands is presented from the u. Although the blue nile is much shorter than the white nile, it contributes about 80% of the flow of the river. The interior is dominated by a kaleidoscope of extreme landscapes ranging from plunging canyons to saltencrusted lakes. From 1991 to 1994, djibouti experienced a civil war which had devastating effects on the economy. Climate information for djibouti including average temperature, rain and snowfall totals.
Two thirds of the countrys population lives in this seaport, which is situated on the gulf of tadjoura on the western side of the gulf of aden. Djibouti provides services as both a transit port for the region and an international transshipment and refueling center. Pages in category cia world fact book the following 200 pages are in this category, out of 263 total. Indexmundi contains detailed country statistics, charts, and maps compiled from multiple sources. The cia world factbook 2014 by central intelligence agency. Unesco institute for statistics provides some interesting numbers. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of djibouti people 2015 information contained here. Many translated example sentences containing cia world factbook french english dictionary and search engine for french translations. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about djibouti people 2017 should be addressed to the cia. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about djibouti people 2015 should be addressed to the. Djibouti is mostly barren, with little development in the agricultural and industrial sectors. However, not only are there some small sections missing, but the maps included in the book are so tiny that they are virtually useless.
Around 900,000 people live in djibouti, and the capital is djibouti. Djibouti by elmore leonard meet your next favorite book. Reexports consist primarily of coffee from landlocked neighbor ethiopia. From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2014 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. Djibouti cia world factbook the best country factbook. The 2018 cia world fact book states that over 75 percent of the national population lives in urban areas, mainly in djibouti city. News and analysis on population size and growth, migration, refugees and more. Somalia, djibouti cases soar as porous borders become new threat allafrica news. Djibouti is the southernmost country on the arabian plate. The information regarding djibouti on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence. Central intelligence agency cia, with topics including economic condition, political structure, and information on its transportation. Cia the world factbook references flags of the world. Key facts given include the countrys natural resources, ethnic groups, and constitution. Also, sources other than the cia factbook would be advisable.
We read every letter, fax, or email we receive, and we will convey your comments to cia officials outside opa as appropriate. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of djibouti people 2018 information contained here. Cia world fact book all values, unless otherwise stated, are in us dollars. This entry gives an estimate from the us bureau of the census based on statistics from population censuses, vital statistics registration systems, or sample surveys pertaining to the recent past and on assumptions about future trends. Cia world factbook map data tsplib format, ch71009 log of computation, djibouti flag cia factbook djibouti 38 cities point set. According to the cia world fact book and you can get malaria from mosquitoes. However, with limited staff and resources, we simply cannot respond to all who write to us. Djibouti east african somalia and djibouti s covid19 cases could become the new worry for regional neighbours already fighting their local battles against the scary virus disease. The nation is, therefore, heavily dependent on foreign assistance to help support its balance of payments and to finance development projects. Here you will find the latest information, sourced from the cia world factbook and other public domain references around the internet. China has established a logistical base in djibouti to support its deployed naval units in the horn of africa. Djibouti, somalia, somaliland, or somalis in the diaspora. Djibouti has few natural resources and little industry. Cia world fact book 2006 our geographic coordinates are 8 00 n 38 00 e north east from the center of the earth area.
Cia world fact book, 2004ethiopia wikisource, the free. The information regarding djibouti on this page is republished from the 2018 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. For more on the agencys mission, visit our strategic intent. Imports, exports, and reexports represent 70% of port activity at djibouti s container terminal. World fact book provides latest demography world news from the most comprehensive global news network on the internet. The dahlak archipelago is seen off the red sea coast of eritrea. The following countries do not show world bank 20 data. It is from djibouti that abu ali alharithi, suspected mastermind of the 2000 uss cole bombing, and u. We read every letter or email we receive, and we will. His stories have appeared in a variety of journals and years best collections. Djibouti cahf centre for affordable housing finance africa. Djibouti city began to develop as a commercial center. Djibouti has a total area of 23,200 square kilometres 9,000 sq mi. Senate report set to reveal djibouti as cia black site al.
Djibouti transnational issues 2020, cia world factbook. Much of the country remains undeveloped, and as such its a fantastic destination for ecotourists looking to get off the beaten track. The article offers information on estonia, including its geography, people and society, and government. And theres a bit of international, graham greenestyle espionage for one thing i love about masters in any craft. The countrys most important economic asset is its strategic location connecting the red sea and the gulf of aden.
South africa new frame constant adaptation is the battle plan in south africa as the coronavirus continues to spread, but the politicisation of food and a lack of water in the eastern cape have compounded the fight. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of djibouti 2018 information contained here. Somalia cia world factbook the best country factbook. May 02, 2014 official confirmation of djiboutis role in hosting black sites used in the cias rendition program would be welcomed by mohammad alasad, a yemeni arrested at his home in tanzania on dec. This fact book is based on the cia world fact book, with added information and links.
Ethiopia the world factbook central intelligence agency. Islam, heres a look at the second most popular religion and a list of every muslimmajority nation in the world. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about djibouti 2009 should be addressed to the cia. Djibouti the world factbook central intelligence agency. In 1999, djiboutis first multiparty presidential election resulted in the election of ismail omar guelleh as president. The total population presents one overall measure of the potential impact of the country on the world and within its region. My criteria for including a book on this list was it had to be about. The country has a harsh climate, a largely unskilled labour force, and limited natural resources. The information regarding djibouti on this page is republished from the 2009 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Portions of this site are based on the cia world fact book, a public. The indian ocean is the third largest of the worlds five oceans after the pacific ocean and atlantic ocean, but larger than the southern ocean and arctic ocean.
At the top left, the capital city of sudan, khartoum, is located at the convergence of the blue nile and the white nile. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about djibouti 20 should be addressed to the cia. The office of public affairs opa is the single point of contact for all inquiries about the central intelligence agency cia. Djibouti 349 km, eritrea 912 km, kenya 861 km, somalia 1,600 km, sudan 1,606 km coastline. Cia world factbook the best country factbook available online. In recent decades these groups have been joined by small but significant numbers of ethnic ethiopians as well as greek and italian expatriates. Us relations with djibouti united states department of state. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of djibouti transnational issues 2020 information contained here. The city is the cultural and industrial center of djibouti and has the status of both a city and a state. Djibouti is a country located in the horn of africa. You can explore and analyze thousands of indicators organized by.
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