Indepenedence day

27 June

Djibouti is an African country located on the continent’s northeastern border. The geographical area is also known as the Horn of Africa due to the shape of the region. Djibouti is a multi-ethnic nation with a population of just over 900,000. This is the smallest population in mainland Africa. Somali is the national language, and Islam is its official religion. French and Arabic are also official languages in the country.

The history of Djibouti starts with the beginning of human history. Some settlements go back to the Neolithic age that presumably migrated from the Nile valley. There is archeological evidence for pottery, farming, animal husbandry, and settlements. The region enjoyed a different climate during those times. It was populated by a rich population of fauna and flora.

The Medieval history of the region dates back to 2500 B.C. It is considered the most likely location of the land of Punt. The Punt is a place extensively mentioned throughout Egyptian history. The area is further said to have witnessed the reigns of Macrobians during 247 B.C. and the Kingdom of Adal from 900 to 1285 A.D., which brought Islam to the continent. It was then followed by the Ifat Sultanate (1285 to 1415), the Adal Sultanate (1415 to 1577), and the Ottoman Eyalet (1577 to 1867).

The area came under French control in 1888. The entire area was known as Somaliland. By 1892, Djibouti became the capital of French Somaliland. Djibouti was later acquired by Ethiopia after a treaty between France and Ethiopia. In 1977, Djibouti became an independent nation.