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What are the main ethnic groups in Djibouti?

The main ethnic groups in Djibouti are the Somali and the Afar. Both groups speak Eastern Cushitic languages. The Somali are generally concentrated in the capital city of Djibouti and southeastern areas, and the Afar tend to live in sparsely populated areas to the west and north of the Gulf of Tadjoura.