Djibouti
Festivals and Events in Djibouti
Djibouti celebrates a number of festivals and events (Islamic and Christian) throughout the year. Among them the most famous are Ramadan and Christmas which are celebrated with fervour and enthusiasm. People dress up in their finest clothes and celebrate the festivals.
Health in Djibouti
The life expectancy at birth is about 62 for both females and males. Fertility is at 2.63 children per woman. In the country there are about 18 doctors per 100,000 persons.
Djibouti things to see and do
Djibouti was originally inhabited by nomadic tribes, the main ones being the Afars and the Issas, who are strongly linked to Ethiopia and Somalia respectively. In 1862, the French signed a treaty with the Afar leaders, giving them land on the north coast. During the rest of the 19th century, Djibouti gradually became more firmly associated with France.