Africa South of Sahara


Djibouti

Djibouti is a developing east African country on the shore of the Red Sea that achieved independence from France in 1977. It is governed by an elected president and parliament. Modern tourist facilities are limited. The capital is Djibouti City.

SAFETY AND SECURITY: Travellers should exercise caution when travelling to any remote area of the country, including the borders with Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia, since the Djiboutian security forces do not have a widespread presence in those regions.

CRIME: Petty crime occurs occasionally in the capital and elsewhere in the country.

MEDICAL FACILITIES: Medical facilities are limited, and medicines are often unavailable.

More than 25 mill. people are infected by HIV in the subsaharian Africa.

Arthropodborne diseases are a great problem in this region af Africa.

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