Djibouti

Djibouti's population is split mainly between the Somali Issa and the Afar, with Arab and other minorities. French and Arabic are official, with Somali and Afar widely spoken.

Islam is the state religion, followed by nearly the entire population.

Society

Djibouti is highly urbanized, concentrated in its capital, with the economy reliant on its port and bases; poverty and unemployment remain high outside that sector.