Djibouti

This tiny east African country is situated just north of the Horn of Africa. It’s location at the entrance of the Red Sea has made it strategically important, more so with industry and military than with tourism. Popular as a stopover en route to Ethiopia, Djibouti, the country’s capital serves as the primary stopover for tourists, where there is easy access to the coast. Much of the land comprises vast wastelands, with volcanic desert occupying over 90% of the land. Average temperatures are 32°C and extreme July temperatures ranging up to 45°C.  Djibouti is one of the hottest places to be on earth. Literally! Kohr Ambado Beach is a good place for swimming and snorkeling, and the Grande Pecherie is an interesting waterfront fish market to visit. This former French territory still shows heavy French influences.