Djibouti - Part of Djibouti's appeal is its lack of tourists. Dawn over a desolate lake full of flamingos on the wing is unforgettable. The black lava fields, weird natural chimneys blowing steam and the burning, endless plains are deserted. Diving and snorkelling around Red Sea coral reefs is fabulous.
The country is a boisterous blend of colonial French and modern Arabic. What it lacks in major attractions it makes up for in buzz, and travellers are often regarded as curios and treated to traditional African hospitality. However, its lack of visitors is due to its tendency towards strife.
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