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==Overview==
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*Capital: '''Djibouti'''
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*Area: 23,200 sq km
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*Population: 957,200
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*Languages: Arabic, French, Somali, Afar<br />
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The Republic of Djibouti lies at the southern end of the Red Sea on the western side of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait above the Horn of Africa. It is surrounded by Eritrea in the north, Ethiopia in the west and Somalia in the southeast. Over the Red Sea to the east lies the Republic of Yemen. The port is the largest source of employment and income for the country. There are 2 inland lakes, both of them  saline.
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*'''Lake Assal''' lies at the lowest land point in Africa at 155 m, 509 ft below sea level. The lake has been used for salt excavation.
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*'''Lake Abbe''', or Lake Abhe Bad lies on the border with Ethiopia. It one of six lakes connected in a chain. The other five are in Ethiopia.
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*'''Lake Ghoubet''' is open to the sea and lies to the south of Lake Assal and open into the Gulf of Tadjoura
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==Climate==
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The coolest part of the year is from October to April and is a typically Mediterranean climate. Temperatures range from the low 20s °C to low 30s °C, low 70s °F to the mid-80s °F with low humidity.<br />
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The hot part of the year is from May to September. Temperatures range from the low 30s °C to the mid-40s °C, mid-80s °F to the low 110s °F with high humidity.<br />
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In the mountains, temperatures may drop to the low to mid-10s °C, low to mid-50s °F.
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In the Dry season, rainfall is limited and normally falls over 26 day period. Coastal regions receive 130 mm, 5 inches of rain annually. The north and the mountains receive about 380 mm, 15 inches of rain annually. The rainy season is between January and March, with flash floods at sea level.
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==Birds==
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===Notable Species===
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''To do''
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===Endemics===
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Djibouti Francolin
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==Other Wildlife==
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''To do''
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==Areas of Interest==
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*'''Day Forest'''
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==References==
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#BBC, Djibouti country profile, April 2023, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13231761
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#Catherine C. Cutbill et Al, Britannica, January 2024, https://www.britannica.com/place/Djibouti
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Revision as of 13:12, 12 January 2024

Overview

  • Capital: Djibouti
  • Area: 23,200 sq km
  • Population: 957,200
  • Languages: Arabic, French, Somali, Afar

The Republic of Djibouti lies at the southern end of the Red Sea on the western side of the Bab el-Mandeb Strait above the Horn of Africa. It is surrounded by Eritrea in the north, Ethiopia in the west and Somalia in the southeast. Over the Red Sea to the east lies the Republic of Yemen. The port is the largest source of employment and income for the country. There are 2 inland lakes, both of them saline.

  • Lake Assal lies at the lowest land point in Africa at 155 m, 509 ft below sea level. The lake has been used for salt excavation.
  • Lake Abbe, or Lake Abhe Bad lies on the border with Ethiopia. It one of six lakes connected in a chain. The other five are in Ethiopia.
  • Lake Ghoubet is open to the sea and lies to the south of Lake Assal and open into the Gulf of Tadjoura

Climate

The coolest part of the year is from October to April and is a typically Mediterranean climate. Temperatures range from the low 20s °C to low 30s °C, low 70s °F to the mid-80s °F with low humidity.
The hot part of the year is from May to September. Temperatures range from the low 30s °C to the mid-40s °C, mid-80s °F to the low 110s °F with high humidity.

In the mountains, temperatures may drop to the low to mid-10s °C, low to mid-50s °F.

In the Dry season, rainfall is limited and normally falls over 26 day period. Coastal regions receive 130 mm, 5 inches of rain annually. The north and the mountains receive about 380 mm, 15 inches of rain annually. The rainy season is between January and March, with flash floods at sea level.

Birds

Notable Species

To do

Endemics

Djibouti Francolin

Other Wildlife

To do

Areas of Interest

  • Day Forest

References

  1. BBC, Djibouti country profile, April 2023, https://www.bbc.com/news/world-africa-13231761
  2. Catherine C. Cutbill et Al, Britannica, January 2024, https://www.britannica.com/place/Djibouti

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