Djibouti
Government
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Djibouti's government is a republic.
Djibouti gained its independence on June 27th, 1977
from France.
The chief of state is president Ismail GUELLEH. (Since
May 8th, 1999)
President Ismail
GUELLEH
Government Part 2
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The government has three branches, similar to the our
Country's government.
The first branch is the executive.The president is in this
branch.
The second branch is the legislative. The prime minister,
the cabinet, and the 65 member parliament.
Government Part 3
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The third is the judicial. The judicial branch is based
on the French civil law system, traditional practices,
and Islamic law.
The suffrage age is universal 18.
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Economy
Djibouti's GDP (PPP) is $2600.
The unemployment rate in Djibouti is 59%.
Djibouti's major imports are beverages, foods,
transportation equipment, chemicals, petroleum
products.
Economy Part 2
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Djibouti's top import partners South Arabia 18.2%,
Ethiopia 10.5%, US 9.3%, France 8.6%, China 8.3%,
Netherlands 4.2%.
Economy Part 3
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The major exports in Djibouti are re exports, hides and
skins, coffee.
The top export partners are Somalia 61.9%, Yemen
21.9%, Pakistan 5.2%, Ethiopia 4.5%.
Climate
• Djibouti has 2 main seasons.
May to September is the dry
season.
• Daytime temperatures
average over 100o fahrenheit
and often exceed 120o
fahrenheit.
Climate Part 2
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Some days may be occupied
by hot sandy winds.
October through April are the
cooler seasons.
Temperatures in the low
80's.
Lake Assal
Climate Part 3
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Based on the climate living in Djibouti is hard.
With the scorching temperatures water is scarce.
That is why Djibouti has a severe water shortage.
General Geography
Physical
feature
map
General Geography
Political map
of Djibouti
General Geography
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Djibouti is one of the
smallest countries in
Africa.
Djibouti is located in
east Africa or the
horn of Africa.
Flag
•The Blue stands for the sea and the sky, green is for the
earth and white is for peace. Green and blue are also the
colors of the two main population groups, the Afars and
Issas. The red star recalls the struggle for independence
and is a symbol of unity.
• $1=177 Djibouti
Franc.
• The currency code
is DJF
Currency
Food
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Much of the food in Djibouti is imported due to lack of
suitable agricultural land.
One of the most popular foods in Djibouti is the Soupe
djiboutienne.
It contains goat meat,potatoes, cabbage, tomatoes,
garlic, green chili pepper, finely onions, salt and black
pepper.
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Soupe
djiboutienne.
Religion
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The religion in Djibouti is mostly muslim and a very
small percentage of christian.
The president is required to take a religious oath at
inauguration.
Other government employees are also required to do
so.
Video of Djibouti’s
National Anthem
Click here to watch full video:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=z3pvxBYmzHY&safet
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