Before we explored djibouti, i would have struggled to point to this tiny speck of a nation on a map. It provides current data for more than 250 countries and territories, fromafghanistan to zimbabwe. The article provides information on the island of johnston atoll. Islam, heres a look at the second most popular religion and a list of every muslimmajority nation in the world. Djibouti is mostly barren, with little development in the agricultural and industrial sectors. Denmark dhekelia djibouti dominica dominican republic e. Cia world fact book all values, unless otherwise stated, are in us dollars. The french territory of the afars and the issas became djibouti in 1977. The cia world factbook is a great go to guide to the countries of the world. The name peoples republic of benin was adopted in 1975 and republic of benin on march 1, 1990. Other companiessuch as skyhorse publishingalso print a paper edition. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of djibouti 2020 information contained here. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of 2018 country information contained here. The world factbook, produced annually by the cia, has become the ultimate authoritative source of information on all the nations of the world.
Senate report set to reveal djibouti as cia black site. The city is the cultural and industrial center of djibouti and has the status of both a city and a state. The official print version is available from the government printing office. Ethiopia is the oldest independent country in africa, and the three main colors of her flag were so often adopted by other african countries upon independence that they became known as the pan. It is the 146th largest country in the world in terms of land area with 23,200 square kilometers 9,000 square miles. 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. Djibouti cia world factbook the best country factbook. Key facts given include the countrys natural resources, ethnic groups, and constitution. Hassan gouled aptidon installed an authoritarian oneparty state and proceeded to serve as president until 1999. List of the richest countries in the world by year 2011. Imports and exports from landlocked neighbor ethiopia represent 85% of port activity at djiboutis container terminal.
No claims are made regarding the accuracy of djibouti 2018 information contained here. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of djibouti government 2015 information contained here. The nation is, therefore, heavily dependent on foreign assistance to help support its balance of. This comprehensive guide is packed with detailed information on the politics, populations, military expenditures, and economics of 2015. Contact cia mission the central intelligence agency cia is an independent us government agency responsible for providing national security intelligence to senior us policymakers. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about djibouti people 2017 should be addressed to the cia. Cia world fact book, 2004ethiopia wikisource, the free.
Countries of the world 31 years of cia world fact books. The world factbook, also known as the cia world factbook, is a book that contains the central intelligence agencys information about the worlds countries. Djibouti city is the capital and largest city in djibouti. Colonized by france in 1635, the island has subsequently remained a french possession except for three brief periods of foreign occupation. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of djibouti economy 20 information contained here. Iran, syria among muslimmajority nations in the world aol. The information regarding djibouti on this page is republished from the 2019 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. Djibouti city is the capital and largest city of djibouti, which is named after it. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about djibouti people 2015 should be addressed to the.
World factbook website open html 64 kb the world factbook provides information on the history, people, government, economy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 266 world entities. Cia world fact book 2006 our geographic coordinates are 8 00 n 38 00 e north east from the center of the earth area. The information regarding various countries on this page is republished from the 2018 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. The information regarding djibouti on this page is republished from the 2017 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. World fact book provides latest demography world news from the most comprehensive global news network on the internet.
As of 1 january 2017, the population of djibouti was estimated to be 905,618 people. From eerie landscapes to magnificent marine life, we take a look at the most interesting facts about djibouti. It notes the islands total water and land area, elevation extremes, natural resources and land use. Benin declared itself a republic as the republic of dahomey on december 4, 1958, and gained its independence from france on august 1, 1960. Potomac books publishes a commercial version of the world factbook in order to extend the limited audience reached by the cias own publication. According to the cia world factbook, djiboutis july 2016 population was estimated at 846,687. The economy of djibouti is derived in large part from its strategic location on the red sea. Situated in the horn of africa among some volatile neighbours, the country is unlikely to appear on many bucket lists a shame given its wealth of beauty. The nation is, therefore, heavily dependent on foreign assistance to help support its balance of payments and to finance development projects. Federal government cuts deal with facebook to get agencies the coveted blue verified checkmark. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about djibouti 2018 should be addressed to the cia. Lines of small clouds cling to the margins of the dust plumes south of oman lower right.
A thick dust cloud travels southward from saudi arabias rub al khali sand sea towards the edge of the arabian peninsula. Learn vocabulary, terms, and more with flashcards, games, and other study tools. The capital is portonovo chief of state and head of government. The information regarding djibouti on this page is republished from the 2020 world fact book of the united states central intelligence. This is merely a fan page dedicated to the cia world fact book. Somalia cia world factbook the best country factbook. 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. News and analysis on population size and growth, migration, refugees and more.
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. While i do notice not everything is always updated, i certainly enjoy learning and realizing random facts about each of the countries of our world. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of djibouti people 2015 information contained here. This fact book is based on the cia world fact book, with added information and links. This naturalcolor satellite image shows the dense part of the cloud approaching yemen lower left and translucent swirls of dust over the arabian sea. Somalia the world factbook central intelligence agency. Djibouti the world factbook central intelligence agency. The article offers information on estonia, including its geography, people and society, and government. The following countries do not show world bank 20 data. Average temperature, rainfall and snowfall information is available for the following climate stations in djibouti. The datasets and scripts are dedicated to the public domain.
From afghanistan to zimbabwe, the cia world factbook 2016 offers complete and uptodate information on the worlds nations. The world factbook simple english wikipedia, the free. Discover essential facts and information about the east african country of djibouti, including when to go, what to do and how to get there. Cia world fact book, 2004djibouti wikisource, the free. The world factbook, also known as the cia world factbook, is a reference resource produced by the central intelligence agency cia with almanacstyle information about the countries of the world. Use it as you please with no restrictions whatsoever. From the field migrants use digital fab labs to address djibouti health protection shortages allafrica news. Belarus the world factbook central intelligence agency. Countries of the world 37 years of cia world fact books. Djibouti hosts the only us military base in subsaharan africa and is a frontline state in the global war on terrorism. More than 90% of djiboutis are under 55 years of age, while the countrys average life expectancy is 63. The legal case of a former cia detainee suing the government of djibouti for hosting the facility where he says he was detained could be helped by the contents of a stillclassified senate report. Djibouti has few natural resources and little industry.
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. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of djibouti 2019 information contained here. The information regarding djibouti on this page is republished from the 2018 world fact book of the united states central intelligence agency. The 2014 book is the best electronic version to date thank you for that. Djibouti provides services as both a transit port for the region and an international transshipment and refueling center. It is from djibouti that abu ali alharithi, suspected mastermind of the 2000 uss cole bombing, and u. The country has a harsh climate, a largely unskilled labour force, and limited natural resources.
National day defeat of mengistu regime, 28 may 1991. The factbook provides a two to threepage summary of the demographics, geography, communications, government, economy, and military of 272 countries, dependencies, and other areas in the world. The 2007 cia world factbook, by united states the project gutenberg ebook of the 2007 cia world factbook, by united states this ebook is for the use of anyone anywhere at no cost and with almost no restrictions whatsoever. See the factbook command line tool and scripts for details. The history of djibouti as recorded in poetry and songs of its nomadic peoples, goes back thousands of years to a time when djiboutians traded hides and skins for the perfumes and spices of ancient egypt, india, and china. Africa djibouti the world factbook central intelligence agency. Ive purchased the cia world factbook yearoveryear for the last five years. Hassan gouled aptidon installed an authoritarian oneparty state and proceeded to serve three consecutive sixyear terms as president. Top of page oas organization of american states, member countries. Djibouti 349 km, eritrea 912 km, kenya 861 km, somalia 1,600 km, sudan 1,606 km coastline. The world factbook provides information on the history, people and society, government, economy, energy, geography, communications, transportation, military, and transnational issues for 267 world entities. All suggestions for corrections of any errors about djibouti 2019 should be addressed to the cia. Oecd organisation for economic cooperation and development, member states. No claims are made regarding the accuracy of djibouti people 2017 information contained here.