Djibouti was originally inhabited by nomadic tribes, the main ones being the Afars and the Issas, who are strongly linked to Ethiopia and Somalia respectively. In 1862, the French signed a treaty with the Afar leaders, giving them land on the north coast. During the rest of the 19th century, Djibouti gradually became more firmly associated with France.

In 1945, French Somaliland (as the area was called) was declared an overseas territory and in 1967, it became the French territory of the Afars and Issas. In 1977, the French agreed to withdraw and the country achieved independence.

Controlling access to the Red Sea, Djibouti is of major strategic importance. During the Gulf War it was the base of operations for the French military, who continue to maintain a significant presence, contributing directly and indirectly to more than half the countrys income.

Djibouti Public holiday

25/12 Christmas Day
01/01 New Year's Day
15/02 Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet)
01/05 Labour Day
27/06 Independence Day
28/06 Ascension of the Prophet
30/08 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan)
06/11 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice)
26/11 El-am-Hejir (Islamic New Year)
25/12 Christmas Day
01/01 New Year's Day
04/02 Mouloud (Birth of the Prophet)
01/05 Labour Day
17/06 Ascension of the Prophet
27/06 Independence Day
19/08 Eid al-Fitr (End of Ramadan)
26/10 Eid al-Adha (Feast of the Sacrifice)
15/11 El-am-Hejir (Islamic New Year)
25/12 Christmas Day

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