Government
Djibouti has a multi-party political system with a strong influence from this political party.
What is the RPP, or the People's Rally for Progress?
This endangered marine mammal can often be seen along Djibouti’s coast.
What is the dugong?
One of Djibouti’s official languages, influenced by its colonial past.
What is French?
Djibouti’s economy heavily relies on this mode of international transport.
What is port or shipping?
This annual event, hosted by U.S. Embassy Djibouti, strengthens ties with the local community through cultural exchange and celebration.
What is the Independence Day celebration?
This is the title of Djibouti’s head of state.
What is President?
A significant environmental challenge in Djibouti due to limited rainfall.
What is water scarcity?
The two primary languages spoken by ethnic groups in Djibouti.
What are Somali and Afar?
This major infrastructure project connects Djibouti to Ethiopia.
What is the Djibouti-Addis Ababa railway?
The U.S. and Djibouti work together on initiatives to promote stability and development in this region of Africa.
What is the Horn of Africa?
Djibouti has a unicameral legislature known as this.
What is the National Assembly?
This lake is separated from the Gulf of Tadjourah by a narrow channel.
What is Lac Goubet?
This is Djibouti’s second official language, widely spoken in government and business.
What is Arabic?
This Djibouti port is one of the busiest in Africa and a crucial link for trade.
What is the Port of Doraleh?
The U.S. and Djibouti collaborate closely on this initiative to ensure safe navigation in the Gulf of Aden.
What is counter-piracy/maritime security?
Djibouti’s current president, who has been in power since 1999.
Who is Ismaïl Omar Guelleh?
This large national park protects Djibouti’s unique desert and savanna ecosystems.
What is the Forest of Day National Park?
The local dialect of Arabic spoken in Djibouti is called this.
What is Djiboutian Arabic?
Djibouti receives foreign aid and support largely from this major ally.
What is the United States?
The U.S. Embassy in Djibouti supports this educational program, which allows Djiboutians to participate in themed conferences across the United States.
What is the IVLP (international Leadership Visitor Program)?
Djibouti’s official Independence Day celebrated annually.
What is June 27, 1977?
This critically endangered tree species is found in Djibouti’s Day Forest.
What is the Djibouti frankincense tree?
This international language is increasingly spoken in Djibouti due to its geopolitical location.
What is English?
Djibouti is a member of this economic and political union of East African nations.
What is IGAD (Intergovernmental Authority on Development)?
This U.S. Agency in Djibouti focuses on strengthening local healthcare, education, and economic development.
What is USAID (United States Agency for International Development)?