The Djibouti economy is based on service activities connected with the country’s strategic location as a deepwater port on the Red Sea. Three-fourths of its inhabitants live in the capital city, while the remainder are mostly nomadic herders. The country provides services as both a transit port and an international trans-shipment and refuelling centre. Imports, exports and re-exports – primarily from neighbouring Ethiopia – represent 70% of port activity at the container terminal.
Name Republic of Djibouti
Capital Djibouti
Frequency of elections Every five years
Name of parliament National Assembly of Djibouti
Parliament website www.assemblee-nationale.dj
Languages French, Arabic, Somali, Afar
Area 23 200 km2
Population 828 324 (July 2015 est)
Imports Foods, beverages, transport equipment, chemicals, petroleum products
Exports Re-exports, hides and skins, coffee
Currency Djiboutian franc
