Originally a French colony, the Republic of Djibouti acquired its independence in 1977. Located on the eastern coast of Africa, Djibouti is bordered by Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somolia. Djibouti has a republic government with a President that acts as the Chief of State while a Prime Minister acts as the Head of Government for the country. Djibouti has been a member of the United Nations since 1977, mere months after it’s independence.


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General Information
Official Name: 
Republic of Djibouti, République de Djibouti, جمهورية جيبوتي, Gabuutih Ummuuno, Jamhuuriyadda Jabuuti
Capitol: 
Djibouti
Population: 
939,000
Languages: 
French, Arabic, Somali, Afar
Geographic Region: 
Africa
Eastern Africa
Geographic Size (km sq): 
23,200
Year of UN Membership: 
1977
Year of Present State Formation: 
1977
Current UN Representative: 
Roble Olhaye
Online Profiles
CIA World Factbook Country Profile: Djibouti
BBC Country Profile: Djibouti
U.S. Department of State Country Profile: Djibouti
Law Library of Congress Country Profile: Djibouti
Canada Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade County Profile: Djibouti
Australia Department of Foreign Affairs Countries, Economies and Regions: Djibouti
National Geographic Country Profile: Djibouti
Lonely Planet Country Profile: Djibouti
Key Statistics & Indicators
Gross Domestic Product (GDP, Nominal): 
$1.583 Billion
Per Capita Income (PPP Adjusted): 
$2,874 (CID)
GDP Growth: 
5.00 (%)
Human Development Index (HDI): 
0.47
Gini Index (Income Inequality): 
40.90
Economic Grouping: 
Developing Country
Least Developed Country
History
BBC Timeline of Djibouti, 825–Present
History of Djibouti, Princeton
Djibouti Timeline
International Relations
UN Voting Blocs & Caucuses: 
Group of 77 (G-77)
Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
African Group
Islamic Group
Arab Group
Major International & Regional Organizations: 
ACP: African, Caribbean, and Pacific Group of States
AfDB: African Development Bank
AFESD: Arab Fund for Economic and Social Development
AMF: Arab Monetary Fund
AU: African Union
CAEU: Council of Arab Economic Unity
COMESA: Common Market for Eastern and Southern Africa
ICRM: International Red Cross and Red Crescent Movement
IDB: Islamic Development Bank
IFRCS: International Federation of Red Cross and Red Crescent Societies
IGAD: Intergovernmental Authority on Development
Interpol: International Criminal Police Organization
IOC: International Olympic Committee
IOM: International Organization for Migration
IPU: Inter-Parliamentary Union
ITUC: International Trade Union Confederation
LAS/AL: League of Arab States, aka Arab League
OIC: Organization of Islamic Cooperation
OIF: Organisation internationale de la Francophonie
WCO: World Customs Organization
WFTU: World Federation of Trade Unions
UN Specialized Agencies & Organizations: 
CTBTO: Commission for the Comprehensive Nuclear-Test-Ban Treaty Organization
FAO: Food and Agriculture Organization of the UN
IBRD: International Bank for Reconstruction and Development
ICAO: International Civil Aviation Organization
IDA: International Development Association
IFAD: International Fund for Agricultural Development
IFC: International Finance Corporation
ILO: International Labor Organization
IMF: International Monetary Fund
IMO: International Maritime Organization
ITU: International Telecommunications Union
MIGA: Multilateral Investment Guarantee Agency
OPCW: Organisation for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons
UNESCO: United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization
UNIDO: United Nations Industrial Development Organization
UNWTO: United Nations World Tourism Organization
UPU: Universal Postal Union
WBG: World Bank Group
WHO: World Health Organization
WIPO: World Intellectual Property Organization
WMO: World Meteorological Organization
WTO: World Trade Organization
Current UN Peacekeeping Missions: 
MINURSO: UN Mission for the Referendum in Western Sahara
Bilateral Relations
Security Council: 
U.S. Department of State Fact Sheets: US-Djibouti Bilateral Relations
U.K. Gov.UK Worldwide Activities: UK-Djibouti Bilateral Relations
French Ministry of Foreign Affairs and International Development: France-Djibouti Bilateral Relations
P.R. of China Ministry of Foreign Affairs: China-Djibouti Bilateral Relations
Russian Federation Ministry of Foreign Affairs: News, Statements, Speeches and Documents
Asia (E/S/SE): 
Japan-Djibouti Bilateral Relations: Japan Ministry of Foreign Affairs
South Korea-Djibouti Bilateral Relations: Republic of Korea Ministry of Foreign Affairs
India-Djibouti Bilateral Relations: Government of India Ministry of External Affairs Briefs
Vietnam-Djibouti Bilateral Relations: Viet Nam Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Africa & Middle East: 
Turkey-Djibouti Bilateral Relations: Republic of Turkey Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Armenia-Djibouti Bilateral Relations: Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the Republic of Armenia
Egypt-Djibouti Bilateral Relations: Arab Republic of Egypt Ministry of Foreign Affairs
South Africa-Djibouti Bilateral Relations: South Africa International Relations & Cooperation
European Union: 
EU-Djibouti Relations: E.U. External Action, European Union Around the Globe
Germany-Djibouti Relations: Federal Foreign Office of Germany
Netherlands-Djibouti Relations: Government of the Netherlands International Relations
Finland-Djibouti Bilateral Relations: Finland Ministry for Foreign Affairs
Greece-Djibouti Bilateral Relations: Hellenic Republic Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Western (Non-EU): 
Canada-Djibouti Bilateral Relations: Government of Canada International Gateway, Offices & Embassies
Australia-Djibouti Bilateral Relations: Australia Department of Foreign Affairs and Trade Country Briefs
New Zealand-Djibouti Bilateral Relations: New Zealand Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Trade
Switzerland-Djibouti Bilateral Relations: Swiss Confederation Federal Department of Foreign Affairs
Monaco-Djibouti Bilateral Relations: Principauté de Monaco, Monaco Worldwide
Latin America & Caribbean : 
Cuba-Djibouti Bilateral Relations: Cuba MinRex, Ministry of Foreign Affairs of Cuba
Brazil-Djibouti Bilateral Relations: Brasil Ministério das Relações Exteriores (in Portuguese)
United Nations Data
Djibouti Overview, World Health Organization
2014 UNHRC country operations profile – Djibouti
UNEP Final evaluation of National Adaptation Programmes of Action Country Report – Djibouti
ECOSOC Humanitarian Affairs Segment: 5 things you need to know
Djibouti Economic Data World Bank
Progress towards Gender Equality – Djibouti
UN Development Policy and Analysis Division (DESA) least developed country profiles: Djibouti
World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) least developed country profiles: Djibouti
United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) least developed country profiles: Djibouti
News Sources
BBC News Country Media Profile: Djibouti
The Guardian World News Stories: Djibouti
New York Times Countries & Regions News: Djibouti
The Economist Topics Index: Djibouti
World News Report: Djibouti
Topix Real Time News and Updates: Djibouti
ABYZ Newspapers and Media Guide: Djibouti
Government Sources
Official website for the Republic of Djibouti
Djibouti Embassy to the United Nations
UN Mission
Permanent Mission of the Republic of Djibouti to the United Nations
866 United Nations Plaza, Suite 4011
New York, NY 10017
(212) 753-3163
(212) 223-1276
djibouti@nyct.net

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