Tourism in Djibouti
Tourism in
Overview
At Goubbet-al-Kharab, near the western end of the
The Djiboutian government, realizing the great potential of development of national tourism, takes a variety of measures for this - for example, the maximum mode facilitating foreign investment in tourism infrastructure. Priority is given to the construction of hotels and the construction of roads that meet the latest international standards. [citation needed]
Regulation
The tourist industry in Djibouti is regulated by the Ministry of Commerce and Tourism.[3] According to the UNWTO, the annual number of tourists visiting the country is uncertain. However, international tourism locally generated $21 million USD in revenue in 2012.[4]
Arrivals by country
According to Office National du Tourisme de Djibouti (ONTD) figures, almost half of all visitors, or 48%, came from France, with 21% arriving from other European countries. The third-largest group came from Gulf states. Visitors from Africa represented just 6%, with the majority of them coming from Ethiopia. Finally, visitors from Asia and North America represented minor percentages at 5% and 3%, respectively.[5]
Attractions
Djibouti has a number of local attractions, consisting of historical sites, National Park, beaches and mountain ranges.
Local attractions
- Djibouti City - The People Palace
- Djibouti City - Rue Venice
- Djibouti City - The Presidential Palace
Day Forest National Park
Day Forest National Park established in 1939, protects the Goda Mountains. and also is the largest forest in Djibouti.
Foods
Djibouti has many popular restaurants serving their local foods to tourists.[7]
Historical sites
- Tadjoura – Korijib is one of the oldest mosques in the Horn of Africa.
- Djibouti City – The Grand Mosque of Hamoudi.
- Loyada – Beach and palm grove, with the tombs of important historical leaders in the region.
Beaches
- Siesta Beach – Djibouti City
- Red Sea Beach – Near Obock
- Khor Ambado – Near Djibouti City
- Le Sable Blanc – Tadjoura
- Heron Beach – Djibouti City
Mountain ranges
Islands
Salt lakes
References
- ^ "Djibouti's enormous tourism potential attracting more attention". oxfordbusinessgroup. 2015.
- ^ "Djibouti: Tourism, travel, and recreation". Nations Encyclopedia. Retrieved 2008-06-05.
- ^ "National Directorate of Statistics, Ministry of Commerce and Tourism (Djibouti)". GHDx. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
- ^ "UNWTO Tourism Highlights, 2014 Edition" (PDF). UNWTO. Archived from the original (PDF) on 14 February 2015. Retrieved 24 December 2014.
- ^ "Djibouti's enormous tourism potential attracting more attention". oxfordbusinessgroup. 2015.
- ^ "Dromedary or Camel Tibs in Djibouti Restaurants". Melting Pot Restaurant Djibouti. 30 May 2014. Retrieved 28 February 2017.
- ^ Mark Stratton (3 November 2002). "Djibouti: The heat is on". The Independent. Retrieved 28 February 2017.