THE LAND
Land Area - 23,180 sq km
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Water Area - 20 sq km
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Total Area - 23,200 sq km
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The climate of Djibouti is hot and dry, as it is located in a desert.
Djibouti has central mountains separating a coastal plain and plateau. There is also much desert area.
Arable Land Use - 23.18 sq km
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Permanent Crop Land Use - 0 sq km
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Irrigated Land - 10 sq km
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THE WATER
Total Renewable Water
Resources - 0.3 cu km |
Total Freshwater
Withdrawal - 0.02 cu km/yr |
Per Person Freshwater
Withdrawal - 0.02484 cu km/yr |
THE ENVIRONMENT
Natural Hazards - Djibouti experiences earthquakes, droughts, and occasional cyclonic disturbances from the Indian
Ocean bring heavy rains, resulting in flash floods. There is also some volcanic activity along the Ethiopian border.
Ocean bring heavy rains, resulting in flash floods. There is also some volcanic activity along the Ethiopian border.
Current Issues in the Environment - Djibouti contains inadequate supplies of potable water as well as
limited arable land; that land is subject to desertification. There are also many endangered species.
limited arable land; that land is subject to desertification. There are also many endangered species.
THE AGRICULTURE
Total Labor Force - 294,600 peeps
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% of Labor Force in Agriculture - N/A
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Agricultural Products -Djibouti produces some fruits and vegetables.
They also produce goats, sheep, camels, and animal hides.
They also produce goats, sheep, camels, and animal hides.
(Above) Present day dwelling of nomads.
Link to Nomads (Above) Djiboutian men often wear loose pants and shirts when they farm.
Link to Farming |
(Below) Djibouti is not well suited to crop farming, but herding is a large part of its economy.
Link to Herding (Below) Camels are a commonly herded animal in Djibouti.
Link to Camels (Left) Water is a scarce resource in Djibouti, and their agriculture is greatly affected by its scarcity. Link to Plants |