1) The Republic of Djibouti is formed of two main ethnic groups: the Afar and the Somali. The latter consists of several clans including the Gadabursi. Historically, France, the colonial power, has empowered the Issas clan at the expense of the Gadabursi.

How many ethnic groups are there in Djibouti?

Ethnic groups Djibouti is a multiethnic country. The two largest ethnic groups are the Issa Somali (60%) and the Afar (35%). The Somali clan component is mainly composed of the Issas, in addition to smaller numbers of Gadabuursi.

What ethnicities live in Djibouti?

Demographics of DjiboutiNationalityDjiboutianMajor ethnicSomali 65% (mostly in Djibouti City and Ali-Sabieh, the only Somali cities in the country) Afar 35% [and 60% of Djibouti is Afar territory)LanguageSpokenSomali (official), Afar (official), French(official), Arabic (non-official),20 more rows

What is the major ethnic group in the world?

The worlds largest ethnic group is Han Chinese, with Mandarin being the worlds most spoken language in terms of native speakers.

How many ethnic groups are there in Eritrea?

nine There are nine officially recognized ethnic groups in Eritrea, Afar, Blien, Hidareb, Kunama, Nara, Rashaida, Saho, Tigre and Tigrinya.

What is the main religion of Djibouti?

Language & Religion Djibouti is a predominantly Islamic country, with 94% of citizens describing themselves as Muslim and 6% as Christian.