|
Support Mercy Corps |
Capital: Djibouti (Jibuti)
Airports: Djibouti [Ambouli] is the main airport for international travel. Other airports are located at Dorra, Obock and Tadjoura.
Currency: The franc is the basic monetary unit. For the current rate of exchange visit the Olson and Anderson web site.
Time Zones: Current local time. Standard time is three hours ahead of Greenwich Mean Time (GMT).
Languages: French, Arabic, Afar and Somali.
Visit the CIA World Fact Book for a large variety of particulars regarding Djibouti.
Travel Advisories: Travelers should check the web sites listed on our international pages that provide advice of possible security and health risks when visiting this region.
The Africa Guide web site is another good source of information about Djibouti.
The Djibouti pages on the ArabNet web site have a wide range of information for this country.