Salt lakes, volcanic landscapes and whale sharks. Very hot.
For living20/100
For travel27/100
Key facts
Average net salary$300 /mo
Monthly costs for one person, excl. rent$600 /mo
Meal at a cheap restaurant$10
Traveller daily budget$100 /day
Safety6/10
ClimateDesert
Avg summer temperature+41 °C
Avg winter temperature+26 °C
Best time to visitNovember, December, January, February
Life expectancy66.2
Population1,184,076
Passport of this countryvisa-free to 47 countries
Places worth seeing
- Lake Assal: Africa’s lowest point (−155 m), ringed by white salt.
- Lake Abbe: Limestone «chimneys» and flamingos.
- Moucha Island: Beaches and reefs half an hour by boat.
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