Geography
Djibouti is in Eastern Africa, Africa. Its listed coordinates are 11.5, 43; it has Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia.
Neighboring countries: Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia
Africa
Djibouti
Djibouti is a country in Eastern Africa. Learn its capital, flag, population, area, currency, language, geography, culture, food, famous places, travel facts, and FAQs.
Quick Facts
- Capital
- Djibouti
- Continent
- Africa
- Region
- Eastern Africa
- Population
- 1.1 million
- Area
- 23,200 km²
- Currency
- Djiboutian franc (DJF)
- Official language
- Arabic, French
- Calling code
- +253
- Internet TLD
- .dj
- Time zone
- UTC+03:00
Djibouti map preview: 11.50, 43.00
People and Culture
Djibouti uses Arabic, French in this dataset. Culture, traditions, education, sport, arts, and daily life can vary by region, language community, and local history, so deeper cultural notes should be checked with reliable local sources.
Food: Food culture in Djibouti varies by region and community. This profile avoids naming specific dishes unless they have been reviewed from a dedicated source, making it a safe starting point for classroom or travel research.
Short History
Djibouti is recorded with the official name Republic of Djibouti. This profile uses country database fields for quick reference and links the country to its region, capital, identifiers, and basic geography. Detailed historical timelines should be checked with dedicated historical sources when used for formal research.
Famous Places and Travel Facts
Famous places
- Djibouti
- Eastern Africa cultural and historic sites
- Africa map and regional landmarks
Travel facts
- Capital or main administrative city: Djibouti
- Time zone data: UTC+03:00
- Check official sources for entry, safety, and transport information.
Fun facts
- Djibouti is grouped under Africa.
- Djibouti has a listed area of 23,200 km².
- Djibouti is listed as a UN member.
FAQs about Djibouti
What is the capital of Djibouti?
The capital of Djibouti is Djibouti.
What continent is Djibouti in?
Djibouti is in Africa.
What currency does Djibouti use?
Djibouti uses the Djiboutian franc.
What language is spoken in Djibouti?
Arabic, French is listed for Djibouti in this database.