Also known as Republic of Djibouti, Jabuuti, Gabuuti, Jībūtī, dj
país de África
Djibouti is a small country located in the Horn of Africa at the strategic crossroads where the Red Sea meets the Gulf of Aden, bordered by Somalia, Ethiopia, and Eritrea. Its location makes it geographically important for international shipping and trade routes between Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
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Djibouti's location near the Suez Route, one of the world's busiest shipping routes, has made the country important for international trade.
thumb|375px|A map showing the visa requirements of Djibouti, with countries in lime having visa on arrival
Taxis are available in Djibouti and from the airport to the town, as you exit the airport there is a big billboard displaying expected taxi fares, look for it; also in Ali-Sabieh, Dikhil, Dorale and Arta. Fares can increase by 50% after dark. Bicycling is a great way to get around the small capital. Ferry services sail daily from L'Escale (Djibouti) to Tadjoura and Obock. The journey takes about three hours.
thumb|Lake Assalthumb|Shores of Lake Abbe Lake Assal, at 150 m below sea level, is the third-lowest point on Earth. You'll need to hire a car or ask someone who lives in Djibouti to drive you there. Expect a rough ride: the roads outside the capital are destroyed by the truck traffic between Djibouti and Ethiopia. The road passes within sight of the Devil's Island, and some impressive views. Expect to be awestruck. Lake Abbe is one of the most desolate places on Earth and is dotted with limestone chimneys up to 50 m high. It is described as lunar, and Planet of the Apes was filmed here.
Scuba diving — Despite the country's arid landscape, off the coast lie several reefs teeming with all sorts of life. Sea kayaking — Sea kayaking allows you to enjoy the Gulf of Tadjoura and Ghoubet Kharrib in an eco-friendly way, with the possibility of observing whale sharks and sea turtles. Whale shark tours — You can also go snorkelling or diving with whale sharks, although the chance of seeing them varies throughout the season (70-80% in Nov-Jan and close to zero during warmer months).
The city of Djibouti has many places to eat, including tourist traps. Western food is often expensive cuisine, with local cuisine being much cheaper. For example, the Ethiopian Community Center offers a wide variety of local, tasty and reasonably priced dishes. Average price per meal outside tourist areas is US$4 including drink.
Yibuti (en francés, Djibouti; en árabe, جيبوتي, Ŷībūtī, [ʤiːbuːtiː]), oficialmente denominado República de Djibouti, es un país ubicado en el Cuerno de África. Tiene 23200 km² y comparte fronteras con Eritrea por el norte, con Etiopía por el oeste y el sur, y con Somalia por el sureste. Asimismo, tiene sus costas bañadas por el mar Rojo y el golfo de Adén. En la Edad Antigua el territorio de Yibuti era parte de Punt y en la Edad Media la zona fue cuna de los sultanatos de Adel e Ifat. A finales del siglo XIX se creó la colonia de la Somalia francesa como resultado de la firma de varios tratados firmados por los sultanes de Somalia y del pueblo afar con los franceses. La zona pasó a llamarse Territorio Francés de los Afars y de los Issas en 1967. Una década después el pueblo de Yibuti votó a favor de la independencia, lo que marcó la formación oficial de la República de Yibuti, que recibió el nombre de su capital. El país se unió a la ONU ese mismo año, el 20 de septiembre de 1977. A comienzos de los años 1990 las tensiones sobre la representación del gobierno condujeron a un conflicto armado que culminó en el año 2000 en un acuerdo para compartir el poder entre el partido gobernante y la oposición. Yibuti es una nación multiétnica con una población actual cercana a los ochocientos mil habitantes, entre los cuales los somalíes y el pueblo afar son los grupos étnicos más numerosos. Ambos hablan lenguas afroasiáticas que están reconocidas como idiomas nacionales, aunque el árabe y el francés son las lenguas oficiales. Más del 90% de los yibutianos practican el islam, religión predominante en toda la región desde hace más de un milenio. El país tiene una ubicación estratégica cerca de uno de los puntos más transitados por la navegación comercial, en el acceso al mar Rojo desde el océano Índico, por lo que su costa es un centro de repostaje de enorme importancia para los buques mercantes y también es el puerto para importaciones y exportaciones de la vecina Etiopía. Además de floreciente centro del comercio mundial, Yibuti alberga varias bases militares de ejércitos extranjeros y la sede de la Autoridad Intergubernamental sobre el Desarrollo de África Oriental.
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Natural hazards include earthquakes and droughts. Occasional cyclonic disturbances from the Indian Ocean bring heavy rains and flash floods.
Visitors should be aware of the risk of banditry outside the capital city.
Health insurance is advisable. Doctors and hospitals may expect immediate cash payment for any medical treatment. A yellow fever vaccination certificate is required for visitors over one year of age coming from infected areas. Cholera is also a serious risk and precautions are essential. Up-to-date advice should be sought before deciding if these precautions should include vaccination as medical opinion is divided over its effectiveness. Typhoid immunization is usually advised.
Malaria risk, predominantly in the malignant falciparum form, exists year-round. Resistance to chloroquine has been reported. Mefloquine, doxycycline or atovaquone/proguanil are recommended.
The adult HIV/AIDS prevalence rate is over 3% or 1 in 33 adults. Protect yourself.
Tap water is not safe to drink unless it has been boiled or otherwise sterilized.
Casual wear is widely acceptable, but Djibouti is a Muslim country, and certain codes of behaviour should be observed. Shorts are generally not appropriate outside of hotels, beaches or sport activities. While homosexuality is not explicitly criminalized it remains broadly unaccepted, Djibouti is generally considered unsafe for LGBTQ+ travelers in all locations.
There is a 3G phone network in the country that runs on 900MHz. The maximum speed is 7mbps but expect it to be lower. You can get 1GB of data for about US$3. More info can be obtained here
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