Djibouti - EOR (Employer of Record)

Djibouti City is the official capital and largest city of the country.  Formerly known as the Pearl of Gulf of Tadjoura because of its location, it is positioned near one of the busiest distribution ports and acts as a refueling, import and export center. The Port of Djibouti is the main littoral harbor bordering Ethiopia, hosting a number of foreign embassies and several headquarters of many international companies, non-profit organizations (NGOs). Djibouti City is also home the Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport, the main domestic airport connecting to several international destinations.

Currency

Djiboutian franc

Languages

Known for its diversity, French and Arabic are the two main languages. French is normally used for education, business and political purposes and Arabic is mostly taught as a first language.

Economy

Djibouti has the second-largest economy and a market-based, free-enterprise of any city in the Horn of Africa after Addis Ababa. In fact, the economy in Djibouti relies mainly on service activities because of its strategic position as a trading zone. However, the country is still undeveloped with a high rate of unemployment. Djibouti’s main economy relies on food processing, construction, building of ships and repair.