Djibouti in Perspective: Orientation Guide and Cultural Orientation: Geography, History, Economy, Religion, Customs, Ali Sabieh, Dikhil, Tadjoura, Obock, French Somaliland, Ismail Omar Guelleh Era

This unique guide produced by the Department of Defense provides comprehensive information about all aspects of life in Djibouti, with a special emphasis on geography, history, the economy, society, security and military matters, religion, traditions, urban and rural life, ethnic groups, crime, the environment, government, holidays, gender issues and much more.

Chapter 1: Geography * Introduction * Geographic Divisions and Topographic Features * Climate * Bodies of Water * Cities * Djibouti * Ali Sabieh * Dikhil * Tadjoura * Obock * Natural Hazards * Environmental Issues * Chapter 1: Assessment * Chapter 2: History * Introduction * Pre-Colonial History * Enter the French * French Somaliland * Internal and External Concerns * World War II * Post-War Somaliland * Road to Independence * The Hassan Gouled Era * The Djibouti Civil War * The Ismail Omar Guelleh Era * Chapter 3: Economy * Introduction * Agriculture * Industry * Energy Resources * Mineral Resources * Trade * Tourism * Banking and Currency * Investment * Transportation * Standard of Living * Chapter 3: Assessment * Chapter 4: Society * Introduction * Ethnic and Linguistic Groups * Afars * Issa Somalis * Others * Religion * Gender Issues * Traditional Clothing * Arts * Folklore and Folk Traditions * Sports and Recreation * Chapter 5: Security * Introduction * U.S.-Djiboutian Relations * Relations with Neighboring Countries * Eritrea * Somalia * Ethiopia * Yemen * Military * Terrorist Groups and Activities * Other Issues Affecting Stability * Access to Food, Water, and Energy * Piracy * Election Protests * Chapter 5: Assessment * Final Assessment * Further Reading * Footnotes