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| Republic of Djibouti جمهورية جيبوتي République de Djibouti Gabuutih Ummuuno Jamhuuriyadda Jabuuti | |
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| Capital and largest city | Djibouti |
| Official languages | Arabic French |
| Recognised national languages | Afar Somali |
| Dominant mode of production | Neocolonial capitalism |
| Government | Unitary presidential republic |
• President | Ismaïl Omar Guelleh |
• Prime Minister | Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed |
| Area | |
• Total | 23,200 km² |
| Population | |
• 2020 estimate | 921,804 |
Djibouti, officially the Republic of Djibouti, is a country in East Africa ruled by neocolonial dictator Ismail Omar Guelleh.
History[edit | edit source]
Djibouti gained independence from France in 1977 under Hassan Gouled Adipton. It was a one-party state until 1992. He ruled until May 1999, when his nephew Ismail Omar Guelleh became president.[1]
Military bases[edit | edit source]
The United States established a military base in Djibouti in 2001. France, Italy, and Japan established military bases in 2002, 2011, and 2012 respectively. In 2017, the Chinese People's Liberation Army established a base in Djibouti.[1]
Living standards[edit | edit source]
More than 60% of Djiboutians aged 15–34 are unemployed, and poverty has increased from 41.1% in 1996 to 79.4% in 2012.[1]
References[edit | edit source]
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Eileen Whitehead (2021-08-30). "Djibouti Africa – its international significance" The Guardian. Archived from the original on 2022-03-05. Retrieved 2022-08-30.