School life
In a Djibouti classroom
Local school customs vary. The best way to learn about a class's day is to ask them directly.
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Djibouti
A child-friendly mission briefing for 20 November - capital, climate, school day, languages, fun facts, native animals, and five questions to ask the class on the other side of the world.
- CapitalDjibouti
- Population~1.1 million
- Time zoneAfrica/Nairobi (UTC +3)
- CurrencyDjiboutian franc (DJF)
Djibouti, with Djibouti marked
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Climate in November: Dry season in many regions; warm.
The capital
Djibouti
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Fun facts
What makes Djibouti a bit special.
Lake Assal
The lowest point in Africa - and saltier than the Dead Sea!
Open lesson
Lake Abbe
A landscape of towering limestone chimneys - like landing on Mars!
Open lesson
Day Forest National Park
A cool green highland forest hiding rare plants and birds
Open lesson
Ardoukoba Volcano
A young volcano on the edge of two giant plates of Earth's crust
Open lesson
Tap any card to open a class-ready mini-lesson - for the teacher to walk through, or an older child to read aloud.
Native animals
Wildlife your partner class might know best.
- 🦈
Gulf of Tadjoura
A whale-shark sanctuary where you can swim with the biggest fish on Earth!
Open lesson
- 🦌
Dik-dik Antelope
One of the world's smallest antelopes - no bigger than a large rabbit!
Open lesson
- 🐒
Hamadryas Baboon
The sacred baboon of ancient Egypt - now roaming Djibouti's rocky cliffs
Open lesson
- 🐦
Djibouti Francolin
An extremely rare bird found only in one small forest in the world
Open lesson
- 🐢
Green Sea Turtle
Ancient ocean travellers that nest on Djibouti's sandy beaches
Open lesson
Tap any animal to open a class-ready lesson about it.
Greetings to learn
Say hello like a local
- Hello!Arabic
Five questions to ask
Conversation starters
- 01What does your school day look like?
- 02What do you eat at lunch?
- 03What games do you play at break?
- 04What's the weather like today?
- 05What do you wish more children around the world knew about your country?
What not to assume
Friendly cautions
- ℹDjibouti has many regions and communities - there is no single experience.
- ℹClimate, food, and traditions can vary widely from one part of the country to another.
Culture
Food, music, sport, festivals.
Food
Music
Sport
Festivals
Tap any chip to open a class-ready lesson - what it is, why it matters, fun facts.
Reflection prompts
- “What's something you'd love to share about your school day?”
- “What's the most surprising thing you'd love to ask the other class?”
Could your class meet Djibouti?
Choose Djiboutiwhen you register - we’ll show you the time-zone feasibility.