Djibouti
Djibouti officially the Republic of Djibouti, is a
country located in the Horn of Africa. It is bordered by Eritrea in the north,Ethiopia in the west and south, and Somalia in the southeast. The remainder of the border
is formed by the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden at the east. Djibouti occupies a total area of
just 23,200 km2 (8,958 sq mi). The
location of the country is such that it forms a link between various countries
of the world through trade and commerce. There are various civilizations that
have cast their influence on the culture of Djibouti.
The flag of Djibouti
is Designed Mahamoud Harbi, the national flag of Djibouti was formally
approved on June 27, 1977, the day the country gained independence from
the French rule. Each of the colors used in the flag has a symbolic meaning. The color
blue stands for the clear blue skies and the pristine waters of Djibouti; green
symbolizes the earth and the lush greenery of the country's landscape; white is
the color of peace and represents harmony.The red star in the center of the
flag stands for unity in the culturally diverse country
Djibouti has six famous island This is a list of islands of Djibouti: Ile Warramous Island Doumeira
Islands, Abou
Maya, IslandMaskali, IslandsMoucha,
Island,Seven Brothers.The most famous lake is
Lake Assal is a crater
lake in
central-western Djibouti.
It is located at the western end of Gulf
of Tadjoura in
the Tadjoura
Region, touching Dikhil
Region, at the top of theGreat Rift Valley,
some 120 km (75 mi) west of Djibouti
city.
Lake Assal is the world's largest salt reserve, which is exploited under four
concessions awarded in 2002. Lake
Assal is a saline lake which lies 155 m (509 ft) below sea
level in
the Afar
Triangle, making it the lowest point on land in Africa and
the third lowest land depression on Earth after the Dead
Sea and SeaofGalilee
Owing
to a number of ethnic groups in the country, the Culture of Djibouti is very
rich and well-assorted. Arabs, French, Somalis, and other minority groups make
up the ethnicity of Djibouti. The people of Djibouti are very hospitable, kind,
and generous. These groups are peace-loving and stay in harmony by respecting
each other's traditions and actively participating in the various cultural
festivities.
Djibouti Traditions
Djibouti Traditions are age old and varied. There
are generally two major ethnic groups in the country along with some other
tribes and clans.In the Djibouti Tradition, the major religion that is followed is Islam. There are mosques in various parts of the country. The most popular and holy place for the Muslims in the country is in the Goda Mountains where the tomb of Sheikh Abu Yazid is present. This is an integral part of the custom of Djibouti.
The women of Djibouti wear long skirts and cover their faces with a veil. The married women also cover their head with cloth. During the religious festivals, people always stick to the traditional dress. The art and culture of the country is mostly passed on locally from one generation after generation. The local people dance, sing and also act for a particular story in their native language.
The Afar group also has stylish literature which is mainly verbal and the major part of the literature is preserved in the form of songs. Songs in Djibouti are usually classified into various groups such as praise songs, war songs and many more.
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The country possesses superb variety as well as
quality of Djibouti Food. The tourists to the country of Djibouti would have a
lifetime experience after tasting the mouthwatering and delicious Djibouti
Food. The local food of Djibouti is highly influenced by the French and the
Arab culinary art forms. Asian cuisine can also be found in some restaurants of
the country to pamper the taste buds of the people belonging from Asia. Fast
foods are also prevalent among the Djibouti people.
Djibouti
currency is franc .
