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Situated at the point where the Red Sea joins the Indian Ocean, the small, stable republic of Djibouti lies in the north east of Africa and shares with borders Ethiopia, Eritrea and Somalia. Much as it is not well known among holiday travelers, Djibouti divers an incredibly diverse range of marine life as well as several topographic splendors for the active travelers.

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Hotels in Djibouti

1. DJIBOUTI SHERATON HOTEL
Location; Djibouti city
Hotel Description: Sheraton Hotel Djibouti is one of the few sumptuous hotels in Djibouti offering first-rate accommodation to the city and country in general. The hotel is part of the ultra global luxury hotel chain-The Sheraton Group. Sheraton Hotel Djibouti Guests a 182 roomed-hotel. The hotel is a perfect blend of traditional east African hospitality blended with modern standard facilities. The major appeal of the Hotel is its strategic location only 2km away from the Djibouti Harbour.  Contact: PO BOX 1924, Plateau de Serpent, Djibouti
Hotel Facilities / Amenities:

• Satellite TV
• Room Service
• Climate controlled rooms
• Desk phone
• Mini Bar
• 24 hour front desk client service
• Car rental services
• Golf course
• 2 Conference halls

Palace Kempinski Hotel

2. PALACE KEMPINSKI HOTEL
Location; Djibouti city
Hotel Description: The Djibouti Palace Kempinski is a 5 star hotel conveniently located at Heron bay, on the far northern peninsula of Djibouti city only few minutes from the airport. The hotel is nestled majestically on a secluded and peaceful beachfront between the red sea and the Indian Ocean. It’s an ultimate extravagance and wonderful balance between Oriental style and local realism.
Hotel Facilities / Amenities;

• 24 hour front desk client service
• Car rental services
• Satellite TV
• Room Service
• Climate controlled rooms
• Golf course
• Desk phone
• Mini Bar
• 2 conference rooms

Other Hotels in Djibouti
- La Palmeraie in Dikhil
- La Palmeraie in Ali-Sabieh
- Corto Maltese in Tadjoura
- Hotel du Golfe in Tadjoura

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Djibouti is a country found in the Horn of Africa. It shares borders with Eritrea in the north; Ethiopia in the southwest and in the southeast by Somalia. The remainder of the border is formed by the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. With a land area of 23,151sq km, Djibouti is mainly a barren strip of land around the Gulf of Tadjoura, varying in width and with a dominantly white sandy 300 km coastline stretch. Inland is the semi-desert and desert, with scattered plateaus, thorn bushes, and grasslands plus volcanic mountain ranges.
Geographically Djibouti lies in Northeast Africa on the Gulf of Aden at the southern entrance to the Red Sea – a geological feature known as the Afar Triangle – one of the hottest and most desolate places on Earth. Part of the Great Rift Valley system, it is a block of flat desert stretching into the Ethiopian Massif.
This former French colony which became self governing in 1977 is dominated by the Muslim community (94%). Other minority religions are Roman Catholic, Protestant and Greek Orthodox. The official languages are Arabic and French. Afar and Somali are spoken locally. English is spoken mostly by those active in the tourism and other service sectors such as hoteliers, tour operators, safari agents, in business transactions and flights.
Highly recommended safari tours to the country will introduce you to amazing attractions such as the Tropical Aquarium with underwater exhibits from the Red Sea and the beautiful Presidential Palace.
Nature and birdlife enthusiasts should visit the wilderness around Lake Abbé a spot of strange natural steaming chimneys popular with thousands of flamingoes and pelicans. You may tour the several dormant volcanoes and lava fields and Lake Assal in the southwest of Djibouti city. Shopping tours are common into the lively Central Market near the Mosque.
Djibouti honeymooners will also go without miss. The country has a coastline that boasts an inviting atmosphere with immaculate beaches at Doralé and Khor-Ambado (about 15km from Djibouti); as well as Ghoubet al Kharab which has black-lava cliffs. These beaches offer perfect destinations for vacation trips and Djibouti holidays. They host numerous safari activities such as safe swimming, diving and snorkelling. Another wonderful spot is the Gulf of Tadjoura suitable for sport fishing and underwater photography because of its several fish species and corals.
Most holiday travelers to Burundi stay in Djibouti City. There are a number of classy hotels up to five star standard, and smaller local hotels. There is a beach holiday village on Moucha Island. There are several other lesser hotels in other towns.
The season running from September to May usually is the best time for Djibouti travel and safari vacations as the waters of the Red Sea are clear. Water skiing and windsurfing are also popular sporting events here.

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Basic Facts Djibouti – Time zone, Location, Topography, Neighbours, government, Weather in Djibouti, National Colours, Commercial banks in Djibouti, Airports, Main Regions, Tourist Attractions, Languages and Religions; Djibouti National Parks.
Location: Djibouti is a country in the Horn of Africa.
Size: 23,200 sq km (Land: 23,180 sq km / water: 20 sq km)
Neighbours: It shares international borders with Eritrea in the north, Ethiopia in the west and south, and Somalia in the southeast.
Topography: Most of Djibouti is a stony-volcanic semi desert with scattered highlands and plateaus.
Capital City: Djibouti
Main Regions: Ali Sabieh, Arta, Dikhil, Djibouti, ObockTadjourah
Airports: Only one international airport; Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport (JIB)
Weather in Djibouti: Djibouti is extremely hot and arid between June and August when the dusty Khamsin blows from the desert. October to April is relatively cooler with irregular insignificant rainfall.
Government: Constitutional republic headed by a democratically elected President. Current Head of State is H.E. President Ismail Omar Guelleh since 8 May 1999.
Independence: 27 June 1977
National Colours: White, Sky Blue and Green
Population: 740,528 residents
Languages: Arabic and French (Official); Somali and Afar dialects are widely spoken.
Religions: Djibouti is a predominantly Muslim country.
Economy: The economy of Djibouti is based on service activities and agriculture.
Djibouti National Parks: Djibouti National Park and Yoboki National Park
Banking: Commercial banks in Djibouti include Banque de Djibouti du Moyen Orient, Banque Indosuez, Banque pour le Commerce et l’Industrie Mer Rouge, Caisse Centrale Coop, Commercial Bank of Ethiopia, Commercial & Savings Bank of Somalia
Some Tourist Attractions: Djibouti Palace Kempinski.
Currency: Franc (DJF) Franco di gibuti
Time Zone: Djibouti is 3 hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT)
Dialing code: +253

All airlines flying to and from Djibouti have a representative office in Djibouti City that helps travelers on scheduling their flights and bookings.
About Djibouti
Djibouti is a country situated in the Horn of Africa. It is bordered by Eritrea in the north; Ethiopia in the west and south; and Somalia in the southeast. Declared an independent nation in 1977, the country a population of 865,000 residents (2009 estimate); and is one of the least populated countries in Africa. The population is predominantly Muslim. The country covers a total area of 23,200 sq km.