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__**Djibouti **__

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 * Lake Assal of Djibouti is actually the lowest point in Africa but is only the second lowest point on Earth.
 * The two official languages are French and Arabic, but they are not the most commonly spoken languages in Djibouti.
 * The most commonly spoken languages are Somali and Afar.
 * Djibouti men commonly chew a leafy plant that produces a mildly stimulating effect called Khat.
 * A closed fist with the thumb touching the bottom of your own chin denotes “full.” An example of this would be a full tank of gas.

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 * What the people are called: Djiboutian
 * total area of Djibouti: 22,000 sq km
 * land area: 21,980 sq km
 * water area: 20 sq km
 * Population: 879,000
 * Currency: Djiboutian Franc
 * Driving: they drive on the right side
 * Government: Semi-presidential Republic.
 * President: Ismail Omar Guelleh
 * Prime Minister: Dileita Mohamed Dileita
 * Birth rate: 41.23 births/1,000 population
 * Death rate: 14.41 deaths/1,000 population
 * Ethnic groups: Somali 60%, Afar 35%, French, Arab, Ethiopian, and Italian 5%
 * Religions: Muslim 94%, Christian 6%
 * Imports: $200.5 million
 * Imports: foods, beverages, transport equipment, chemicals, petroleum products
 * Agriculture: there is very little because of water shortages
 * Infant mortality rate: 102.4 deaths/1 000 live births
 * Life expectancy: 54 years (men), 57 years (women)
 * Main exports: hides and skins, coffee
 * Coastline: 314 km
 * Terrain: Coast plain and plateau separated by central Mountains
 * Natural Resources: gold, clay, granite, limestone, marble, salt
 * Literacy Rate: 46.2%
 * Unemployment: 50% in 2004
 * Agriculture products: fruits, veggies, goats, sheep, camels, animal skins.
 * Industries: construction, agriculture processing
 * Land Use:
 * (Arable Land) 0.04%
 * (Other land)99.96%

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 * The internet domain is .dj
 * The international dialing code is 253
 * Natural hazards are earthquakes, droughts
 * the climate is mostly warm, dry desert
 * National Holiday: Independence Day, June 27th
 * Environmental Issues: limited arable land, little water, endangered species.
 * A passport, visa, and evidence of yellow fever vaccination are required to enter and leave the country.


 * Djibouti is split into five regions and one city.
 * the regions are
 * the Obock region
 * the Tadjourah region
 * the Dikhil region
 * the Arta region
 * the Ali Sabieh region
 * the city is
 * Djibouti city

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 * December 10th 1966- The French African aid budget was more than $3 billion
 * June 27th 1977- Djibouti gained independence from France
 * July 19th 1994- Seven people were killed and eight injured when a grenade was thrown into a field where people were watching the World Cup on television
 * November 26th 1999- Sudan signed a peace agreement with the Umma Party in Djibouti to end the 16-year old civil war
 * 2001- The Djibouti government gave the US military free land
 * March 22nd 2008- Population of Djibouti was about 800,000.
 * June 10th 2008- Fighting between Djibouti and Eritrea killed nine and wounded 60 others.
 * July 28th 2008- Tarek bin Laden signed a deal with Djibouti to build Noor City
 * April 2010- Parliament allows the president to run for a third term.
 * June 2010- Eritrea and Djibouti agree to resolve their border dispute peacefully.

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