Alcohol is not widely available, nor is drinking a social activity in this Islamic country. The Djibouti alternative to standard intoxication is a plant known as qat that is grown in the Highlands and acts as a mild stimulant.
Officially name: Republic of Djibouti
Capital: Djibouti
Largest city: Djibouti
Official languages: Arabic and French
Government: Semi-presidential republic
The life expectancy at birth is about 62 for both females and males. Fertility is at 2.63 children per woman. In the country there are about 18 doctors per 100,000 persons.