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Djibouti
General Facts
Area: 23,200 km2 (9,000 sq miles)
Capital City: Djibouti
Population: 942,333 (2016 estimate)
Official Languages: Arabic, French, Somali
Boarding Countries: Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia
Coastline: 314 km (195 miles)
Currency: Djiboutian Franc (DJF)
Government: Presidential Republic
Climate
The climate is torrid, and rainfall is sparse and erratic. During the hot season, from May to September, daytime temperatures in the capital average 31°c (87°f) and the northeastern monsoon blows. During the warm season, from October to April, average daytime temperatures moderate to 37°c (99°f). Humidity is high all year, but annual rainfall averages less than 13 cm (5 in).
Five Largest Cities/Towns:
1. Djibouti (623,891)
2. Danan (40,074)
3. Ali Sabih (40,074)
4. Tadjoura (22,193)
5. Obock (17,776)
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