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Djibouti

Introduction

Djibouti is an East African country that gained Independence on 8th May 1977.

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Political

It has a presidential with legislature system of government.

The last elections were held on 8 April 2016. (Source, International Foundation for Electoral Systems)

Economical

The currency is Djiboutian Franc – DJF and main economic activity is Services.

GDP $1.589 Billions (2014)

Gini Coefficient 45.1 (2012)

(Source, World Bank)

ICT

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Penetration of Internet 12.1% (Source, MCCPT)

Regulator is  Ministere de la Communication et de la Culture, charge des Postes et Telecommincations, Porte-Parole du Gouvernement.
Population

The country’s population stood at 899658 as at 2015.

Urbanization/Rural population ratio is 77.3:21.7.

(Source, United Nations Population Department)

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