Djibouti is sectioned into five administrative regions and one city. It is further sub-divided into eleven districts.
According to the 2010 revision of the UN's World Population Prospects, the total population was 889,000 in 2010 compared to 62,000 in 1950. The proportion of children below the age of 15 in 2010 was 35.8%, 60.9% was between 15 and 65 years of age, while 3.3% was 65 years or older.
Djibouti celebrates a number of festivals and events (Islamic and Christian) throughout the year. Among them the most famous are Ramadan and Christmas which are celebrated with fervour and enthusiasm. People dress up in their finest clothes and celebrate the festivals.