Djibouti Geography

Djibouti, a small 9000 square miles Horn of Africa (HOA) enclave located at the convergence of the Red Sea and Gulf of Aden, is strategically important to the U. S. Foreign policy. All instruments of U.S National Power – diplomacy, information, military and economic – are exercised as part of a deliberate and sustained ‘whole of government’ approach. The U. S. Ambassador to Djibouti, the Honorable Geeta Pasi, leads a State Department and U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID) Team in enabling U. S. Strategic policy vision in HOA, while enabling and collaborating with Djibouti in strengthening government, social, economic and international capabilities.

Djibouti. A small country in Africa. People may know it by its funny name. But, did you know that Djibouti has the second lowest point in the world? Djibouti is affected everyday by its geography, politics, social behavior, religion and economy.Djibouti is a small nation on the Horn of Africa about the size of New Jersey. Djibouti borders the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. It is the lowest point in Africa and the second lowest point in the world! Djibouti is regularly hot and dry. Days that are humid can bring temperatures up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit. When it's colder out, during the cold season that's October- April, temperatures are normally between 80-89 degrees Fahrenheit. Djibouti lacks vegetation, groundwater, and arable land. The average

The driest month in the Serengeti is of 20 mm and the month wit the most precipitation is of 152 mm

Men and women gathered around a common bowl and eat separately on the floor; therefore, wealthy people eat at the table. People used their right hand to eat; therefore, wealthy Djiboutians adopt the Western and eat with utensils. Djiboutians was eating three meals a day, and lunch was the larger meal. Lunch break for schools and businesses were four hours long, therefore family members will have time to go back home and eat lunch with their family. Men can skip lunch for a day so they can chewing khat. Women usually eat at home, unless their family eat out at restaurants and fairly

In most families, men and women eat separately, usually on the floor, with each group gathered around a common bowl. The wealthy may eat at a table. Food is eaten with the right hand or sometimes a spoon. Many wealthy Djiboutians have adopted Western dining practices, eating with utensils at a table. Three meals a day are standard, with lunch being the largest meal. Schools and businesses close for two to four hours for a midday lunch break. Family members usually return home to eat lunch together. Men often skip meals for a day or more while chewing khat (a leafy plant that produces a mildly stimulating effect when chewed), as it suppresses the appetite. Many women avoid eating in public and only eat at home. In Djibouti City, eating out at

Even thoughts this is called the dry season, there is still chances for the occasional flash flood. Average rainfall for this time of the year is between 0.1 to 9.3 inches. Higher rainfall amounts are closer to the end of the dry season, like April and May.

Somalia is a country situated in the ÒhornÓ of East Africa. It is bordered by the Gulf of Aden in the north, the Indian Ocean on the east and southeast, Kenya in the southwest, Ethiopia in the west, and Djibouti in the northwest. Somalia is about four times the size of the State of Minnesota, or slightly smaller than Texas. The capital is Mogadishu.

The physical-environmental geography of Sub-Saharan Africa relates to the distribution of human and economic activities in several ways. First, Sub-Saharan Africa is a peripheral that supplies raw materials, food, and cheap labor to the main industrial countries. The physical geography makes survival had for those not working in agriculture. It is the most productive way for people to make a living and feed their large families. In recent years, there has been major movement from rural-to-urban environments. Migration to major cities has caused extreme overcrowding and poor living conditions.

Sudan is an interesting country in Africa. My dad is from there and I wanted to learn more about it. I chose to research about their politics, like their political parties, geography, like the different landmarks, and the wildlife there, like plants and animals.

The land by Lake Chad has been homed by people since 500 b.c. as stated by (http://www.infoplease.com/country/chad.html.) Over the thousands of years a trio of rival kingdoms rose. They were called, Kanem-Bornu, Baguirmi, and Ouaddai. This trio began to become united underneath the rule of the Sudanese ruler, Rabih al-Zubayr, around 1883 to 1893. After this the French turned all three kingdoms into a colony known as French Equatorial Africa which is part of Ubangi-Shari (now the Central African Republic) as shown on (http://www.infoplease.com/country/chad.html.)

Djibouti was located northeastern coast of Africa known as the Horn of Africa. To the north is Eritrea, the west is Ethiopia, and to the south is Somalia. It is bigger than Israel, and smaller than Vermont. Djibouti was sheltered by volcanic rock fields, inland deserts, sandy beaches, and mountains. A few forested areas stay alive along the mountainsides. Lake Assal and Lake Abbe were the two main water bodies. People from Djibouti harvested salt from the flats surrounding area of Lake Assal and sold them. Some animals and birds live in the harsh landscape of the country. From May to September was a very hot and humid, the temperature will go up to 120 degrees Fahrenheit? Dusty wind blows through the country during this time of the year. The weather

safety rails, unpredictable driving, and unsafe driving behavior. It is advised not to drive at night. Pedestrians tend to walk into high traffic without looking both ways. U. S. Citizens are warned of the risks of traveling to Djibouti. The U.S. government are continually getting information about potential terrorism attacks. These terrorism actions include suicide operations, car bombings, attacks on aviation, vessels near and/or near Djibouti port, and kidnappings. All of these attacks are targeted government facilities, Embassies, any military areas, and soft targets. Soft targets examples are clubs, hotels, restaurants, and small shops.

Located on the Horn of Africa, Somalia is a small country colonized in the late 1880s by Britain, Italy and France. In the 1960s, Somalia gained its independence but remained a very unstable place. In 1969, a group overthrew the government and Mohammed Siad Barre, the general of the group, became Somalia’s president and dictator until 1991.

There are several countries which are located within the Combined Joint Task Force- Horn of Africa AOR. This paper will discuss the cultural influence of the Republic of Djibouti as well as its influence on bordering countries within its region. Additionally, this paper will portray Djibouti’s global significance and its effect on United States interest within the AOR. Historically, Djibouti’s strategic location and status as a free trade zone within the Horn of Africa has played a major role in this country’s importance throughout the globe. Hence, Djibouti maintains relationships with numerous countries and to date openly welcomes negotiations with other countries that can contribute to the country’s economic development. Continued

Kenya’s coastal area is hot and humid tropical region. Beautiful sandy beaches, lagoons and swamps, and patches of rain forest line the coast. Inland, a vast plains area stretches over about three-fourths of Kenya. Its extremely dry climate and generally poor soil support only scattered plant life. The highlands in the southwest receive enough rainfall and offer enough fertile soil to support extensive farming (“Kenya”).