Geography
This lake is found on the border between Djibouti and Ethiopia
What is Lac Abbe?
Djibouti gained independence from this country in 1977.
What is France?
This plant, widely chewed in Djibouti, is a traditional stimulant.
What is khat?
The U.S. Embassy Djibouti is located in this neighborhood.
What is Haramous?
This animal, known for its strength and endurance, is often used for transportation in Djibouti’s desert areas.
What is the camel?
Djibouti has land borders with these three countries
What are Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia?
The ancient trade route that connected Djibouti to the Mediterranean, trading spices and incense.
What is the Red Sea Trade Route?
The most common religion practiced in Djibouti.
What is Islam?
U.S. Embassy Djibouti staff may request this essential utility from GSO Expendable Stores.
What is water?
Djibouti’s currency, often exchanged with the U.S. dollar.
What is the Djiboutian franc?
The regions of Djibouti include Djibouti City, Tadjourah, Obock, Ali Sabieh, Dikhil, and which other?
What is Arta?
The ethnic group that comprises the majority of Djibouti’s population.
What is the Somali Issa?
Djiboutian New Year celebration, held on January 1, often includes traditional dances like this popular one.
What is the Dhaanto dance?
This U.S. military base, located in Djibouti, is the only permanent U.S. base in Africa.
What is Camp Lemonnier?
This natural phenomenon, common in Djibouti, results in dramatic landscapes with deep fissures and hot springs due to tectonic activity.
What is volcanic or geothermal activity?
Djibouti’s highest peak, also known for its hot, arid climate.
What is Mousa Ali?
Djibouti's location along this important waterway has made it a strategic trading and military hub for centuries.
What is the Bab-el-Mandeb Strait?
A popular traditional Djiboutian dish made from minced meat and vegetables.
What is Fah-Fah?
The embassy offers cross-training opportunities for this group of staff members to develop their skills.
Who are Locally Employed Staff (LE Staff)?
This rare and unique salt formation, found in Lake Assal, attracts visitors from around the world to Djibouti.
What are salt pillars?
This large saltwater lake is one of the world’s saltiest and lowest points on Earth, located in Djibouti.
What is Lake Assal?
Djibouti served as a key strategic point during this major 20th-century global conflict.
What is World War II?
This art of oral poetry, common in Somali and Afar cultures, is used to share stories and history.
What is gabay?
At U.S. Embassy Djibouti, this type of award system allows locally employed staff to be recognized based on their performance and contribution to the mission.
What is the Merit-Based Compensation (MBC) program?
Djibouti’s location makes it ideal for this critical economic activity in the Horn of Africa.
What is shipping or trade?