Djibouti

**Djibouti**



= Djibouti Factbook =

Region: East Africa Country: Djibouti =**Geography** =

Area (in sq km and sq miles): 23,200 sq km, 14 415.8117 miles Area (Comparative): slightly smaller than Massachusetts Climate: desert; torrid, dry Elevation (lowest point - in meters and feet): Lac Assal -155 m   Elevation (highest point - in meters and feet): Moussa Ali 2,028 m

** People **

Population: 757,074 Languages (top 3 - %): French (official), Arabic (official), Somali Religions (top 3 - %): Muslim 94%, Christian 6% Infant Mortality Rate: 54.94 deaths/1,000 live births Life Expectancy: 61.14 years

** Government **

Government Type: republic Capital: Djibouti

** Economy **

GDP (purchasing power parity): $2.244 billion Population below poverty line: 42%

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