CULTURE
Djibouti's only television
and radio station, which broadcasts in French, Arabic, Afar, and
Somali, is state-run, as is the weekly French-language newspaper,
La Nation. The government sponsors several organizations dedicated
to the preservation of traditional culture and dance.
In 1984 Djibouti entered the
Olympics for the first time; since then its marathon runners have
commanded international attention. Major holidays are Independence
Day, June 27, and the festivals of the Muslim calendar.
