Official Name

Republic of Djibouti

Capital

Djibouti

Currency

Djibouti Franc

1 INR = 4.285 DJF
1 U.S. dollar = 177.721 DJF

Population

July 2007 estimate 496,374[1] (160th)

Main Languages

Arabic (official), French (working language), Somali & Afar.

Total GDP

$619 million per capita $400

Real GDP Growth

3.5%

Main Economic Sector

Services, Telecom

Main Contact in New Delhi

Embassy/High Commission in New Delhi
His Excellency Mr. Youssouf Omar Doualeh Ambassador,
Embassy Of The Republic of Djibouti
A-2/20, Safdarjung Enclave, New Delhi-110029, India

Main Contact in Mumbai

Consulate / Consulate General in Mumbai
H.E. Mr. Mohammed Idris Saban Consul General
Consulate General Of The Republic Of Djibouti
No.3, Tulsiani Chambers, Ground Floor,
Nariman Point, Mumbai 400021.
Tel No: 22823750/51/52.
Fax No: 22823752

Main Contact in Djibouti

Hon' Consulate General of India
P.B. No. 171, Djibouti.
Telephone: +253-350142 / Fax: +253-351778

Djibouti Chamber Of Commerce

Place de LaGuarde, PO Box 84, Djibouti.

Official Website

www.presse@intnet.dj

Main Exports

$250 million, hides & skins, coffee

Main Imports

$987 million foods, beverages, transport equipment, chemical, Historical links, cultural affinities and people-to people contacts between India and Djibouti have existed long before India's independence in 1947 and Djibouti's independence in 1977. The Honorary Consul of India has been functioning in Djibouti since 1969. The present Consul, Mr. Nalin J. Kothari, is the son of the first Honorary Consul of India, Mr. S.J. Kothari, who was Honorary Consul of India for 25 years. Djibouti has opened its Embassy in New Delhi and a Consulate in Mumbai with Mr. Youssouf Omar Doualeh as Ambassador of Djibouti and Mr. Mohamed Idriss Saban as Consul General respectively.

India-Djibouti Relations

Contacts between India and Djibouti have existed since ancient times. The port of Adulis was the hub of maritime trade where Indian seafarers have flocked trading in spices and silk for gold and ivory. The people of Djibouti are born from a contact among the cultures of East Africa, the Arab peninsula and the Indian sub-continent. Present day relations received a boost with the historic visit of the President of Djibouti to India in May 2003. The visit opened up vistas of opportunities in many areas of mutual interest. It has enhanced contacts and business linkages

The relations between India and Djibouti are traditionally warm and friendly. Indian ships make regular calls at the Port of Djibouti on transit. We share similar perception on issues of common concern and those that affect developing countries. Bilateral contacts have increased in the last one year.

Main Tourist Attraction

Lake Assal, Day Forest, Khor Ambada Beach, Lake Abbe, Central Maskali Island, Aquarium Of Tropical Djibouti.

Airport & Harbour

The Djibouti ports free zone authority Port Of Djibouti,
Port of Doraleh, Horizon Djibouti (FZCO), DRY Port Management

Useful Websites

www.presse@intnet.dj

Photographs of Historical monuments & Tourist attraction