I Arrived in the Most Important Arab Country You Have Never Heard Of

We explore Djibouti, visiting Lake Assal and learning about the country’s strategic position on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, its ports, railway, and foreign military bases. We meet Somali, Afar, Arab, and Yemeni communities, learn about their languages and wedding traditions, and sample Yemeni-influenced dishes. We also visit local markets, discuss qat and the Yemeni community’s deep roots, and see how Djibouti connects trade between the sea and Ethiopia.