Djibouti lies in a hot, arid area of the Horn of Africa. Its area is 8,960 square miles. The soil is rocky and sandy and lies on volcanic layers. In the hot and humid climate, rainfall is very low. Most of the soil is not suitable for agriculture, and only about 10 percent is used as pasture. The vegetation consists mainly of desert shrubs and acacia trees. There are only a few patches of perennial forest. The traditional mode of life was nomadic pastoralism, in which state borders were not recognized. Fishing in the Red Sea provides a limited source of income; horticulture is possible only on a small scale.The Bay of Tadjoura cuts into the country from the Gulf of Aden. The terrain is mainly a desert like plain with some intermediate mountain ranges near Arta and the eastern border. There is one active volcano. There are seasonal streams that flow toward the sea or into the two salt lakes. Apart from Djibouti City, the capital and large urban center, there are a few small towns: Tadjoura, Obock, Dikhil, Ali Sabieh, and Yoboki.
What is Djibouti known for?
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Djibouti
- Djibouti, small strategically located country on the northeast coast of the Horn of Africa.
- It is situated on the Bab el Mandeb Strait, which lies to the east and separates the Red Sea from the Gulf of Aden.
Djibouti has so much to offer, here are some of the things Djibouti is known for.
- Djibouti City: Catching local vibes while wandering through the animated streets of the capital and enjoying its culinary delights.
- Lac Assal: Descending to the lowest point on the African continent at 155m below sea level.
- Lac Abbé: Wandering flabbergasted in a Martian landscape, with hundreds of spikelike limestone chimneys.
- Whale-shark spotting: Sighting and swimming with giant whale sharks from November to January in the Gulf of Tadjoura.
- Plage des Sables Blancs: Unwinding on Djibouti's most scenic beach.
- Diving: Exploring some superb shipwrecks in the Gulf of Tadjoura.
- Goda Mountains: Taking a guided walk amid spectacular mountain scenery and spending a night in a traditional campement touristique (tourist camp).
- Abourma Rock Art Site: Looking for some well-preserved petroglyphs.
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