Djibouti

Interesting Facts About Djibouti

• Djibouti has a population of 1,066,809 inhabitants as of the 2024 Census held on 20 May
• The country is home to two major ethnic groups: Somalis make up 60% of the population, while Afar comprise 35%
• Approximately 76% of Djibouti's residents are urban dwellers, with the remainder being pastoralists
• Djibouti City is nicknamed the 'French Hong Kong in the Red Sea' due to its cosmopolitan character
• The majority of local residents speak Somali (60%) and Afar (35%) as first languages, both belonging to the Afroasiatic Cushitic family
• Arabic and French are the two official languages of Djibouti, with French serving as the primary language of instruction
• Islam is observed by approximately 98% of the nation's population, with most local Muslims adhering to the Sunni denomination and the Shafi'i school

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