Djibouti has so much lifestyle and culture for being a small country in Africa. The economy, politics, geography, and culture have is what makes up the country. From 1967, Djibouti struggled to gain their independence from the French Territory of the Afar and the Issas. Following along in this essay will give you an insight on how a small country can make a huge impact on a big country. The country has a vast amount of trades passing through due to it being located along the Red Sea. Fruits and vegetables make up most of the countries crops that have traded many of places around the world. In 2013, the purchasing power parity estimated at two in a half billion, with a growth rate of five percent annually. The neighboring countries of Djibouti …show more content…
Men typically wear the macawiis, which is mainly a woven plaid or checkered pattern with a color dye of a sort. They also wear a Roman toga like robe that is a tobe. The women mostly appear in a long light dress made of cotton or polyester. Married women wear a headscarves referred to as a shash and often cover the upper body with a shawl. However, the unmarried do not usually have to cover their heads. Djibouti’s music is similar to its surrounding countries except Djibouti carries its own tune and style. One major style Balwo provides the love for the country. Traditional Afar music resembles the folk music of other parts of the Horn of Africa such as Ethiopia; it also contains elements of Arabic music. The Horn of Africa has a distinct style of entrées that differ from other regions of the continent. Many dinners are prepared using Middle Eastern spices like cinnamon and saffron. It varies from spicy boiled beef soup or a spicy vegetable stew. With a big farmland in the northern region of Djibouti, they grow peanuts to add in many of the dishes they serve. One interesting meal would be the Thermidor. Traditional made by crushing small spiders into a sauce and filling the body of a large spider. After every meal in their homes, they will perfume the home with incense or frankincense on a