Eastern Africa, bordering the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea, between Eritrea and Somalia.
Present-day Djibouti was the site of the medieval Ifat and Adal Sultanates. In the late 19th century, the Afar sultans signed treaties with the French ...
Longitude: 43
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Latitude: 39.04372
Longitude: -77.48749
Home country: United States
Distance to Djibouti:
11,686.863 km
Terrain:
Coastal plain and plateau separated by central mountains.
Natural Resources:
Potential geothermal power, gold, clay, granite, limestone, marble, salt, diatomite, gypsum, pumice, petroleum.
Industries:
Construction, agricultural processing, shipping.
Population: 994,974
Most densely populated areas are in the east; the largest city is Djibouti, with a population over 600,000; no other city in the country has a total population over 50,000.
Area: 23,200 km2
slightly smaller than New Jersey
Strategic location near world's busiest shipping lanes and close to Arabian oilfields; terminus of rail traffic into Ethiopia; mostly wasteland; Lac Assal (Lake Assal) is the lowest point in Africa and the saltiest lake in the world.
| Code | Language |
|---|---|
| ara | Arabic |
| fra | French |
| Code | Currency | Symbol |
|---|---|---|
| DJF | Djiboutian franc | Fr |
Capital City: Djibouti
Local time: Thursday, December 11 at 6:42 pm (GMT+03:00)
The flag of Djibouti is composed of two equal horizontal bands of light blue and light green, with a white isosceles triangle superimposed on the hoist side of the field. The triangle has its base on the hoist end, spans about two-fifth the width of the field and bears a red five-pointed star at its center.
Bordering Countries
Djibouti is a member of the United Nations.
Visiting Djibouti
You're in for a treat! Djibouti is a fascinating place to explore, especially from November to March. Here's what you could encounter:
- Stunning landscapes from deserts to beaches
- Rich cultural heritage and history
- Diverse marine life and coral reefs
- Extreme heat during summer months
- Limited infrastructure and healthcare
- Political instability and occasional unrest
- 3.2MEDIUM RISK
Travel is usually safe, some areas are risky
- Djiboutian cuisine features seafood, meat, and rice.
- Popular dishes include fah-fah and cambuulo.
- Spices like cardamom and cinnamon are commonly used.
- Visit Lake Assal
- Explore the Day Forest National Park
- Relax on the beaches of Tadjoura
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