In Djibouti, the politics take place in a framework of semi-presidential republic. Executive power is run by the government. The government and parliament both have say in the Legislative power. The party system and parliament are both controlled by a group called People’s Rally for Progress. When a president is elected they serve for a single five-year term. The president is the head of the state. The prime minister controls the government. The prime minister is chosen by the president and the Council of Ministers. The country has five regions and one city. Djibouti is part of the United Nations and Arab League. The main religion practiced in Djibouti is Islam. Ninety-four percent of the nation’s population is Islam and six percent of the