History of Djibouti: Nomadism Last updated on
Tuesday 20th April 2010
From very early times, the area including the present republic of Djibouti was a grazing land for a number nomadic tribes.
The principal tribes were the Afars and the Issas; the former were aligned with Ethiopia and the latter with the Somalis. This is still the case today insofar as these two groups are concerned.
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The people of the republic are roughly divided into two groups: the Afars of the north, and the Issas of the south.
Both are Muslim, and by tradition both are pastoral nomads who roam with...
Overview
History
Nomadism
Arrival of the French
Rise of Nationalism
First elections
Geography
Topography
Climate
Demographics
Business
Economy
Minerals
Transport
Air
Road...
The economy is based on service activities related to the country's strategic location and status as a free trade zone in northeast Africa. About 66% of the inhabitants live in the capital...
Djibouti has the republic's international airport, some 5km south of the city. There are also airports at Obock and Tadjoura.
Regional airlines serve Djibouti as do Air France, Air...
Official Name
Republic of Djibouti (République de Djibouti)
Administrative divisions:
5 districts.
Location
An arid coastal zone around the Gulf of Tadjoura, Djibouti is just north of the...
Djibouti has limited deposits of iron ore, copper and gypsum, which are not at present exploited. On the other hand, there are considerable geothermal resources which are being developed.
Tadjoura, one of the Sultanates on the Somali coast, sold the port of Obock and adjoining lands In 1862 to the French for 52,000 francs and in 1888 French Somaliland was established....
