Introduction

Djibouti is located in Eastern Africa, bordering the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea on the east, Eritrea to the north, Ethiopia to the north and northwest and Somalia to the southeast.

The country can be divided into three regions; the coastal plain and volcanic plateaus in the central and southern parts of the country and the mountain ranges in the north.

Much of the country is vast wastelands with virtually no arable land.

Africa Guide's recommended book
		Lonely Planet: Ethiopia, Eritrea and Djibouti (amazon.com) - USA     (amazon.co.uk) - UK by Frances Linzee Gordon This guide explores the region's national parks, historical sites, tribal villages, modern cities and old monasteries. It contains practical advice for independent travellers, covering getting around and where to stay. It also offers details of the region's tribes and languages.