Djibouti is a coastal country in Africa with a population of 988,000 and an area of 23,200 km². Its capital is Djibouti City, French is the official language, and it is a republic. Djibouti shares borders with 3 countries.
Key facts
ContinentAfrica
CapitalDjibouti City
Population988,000
Area23,200 km²
LanguageFrench
ReligionIslam
GovernmentRepublic
CurrencyDjiboutian Franc
GDP/capita$3300
Independence1977
Geography
Has coastlineHas desert
Oceans / SeasRed Sea, Gulf of Aden
BordersEritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia
History & Culture
Ottoman Empire
Colonised by France
Economy & Resources
AgricultureDates
Memberships
Arab League
African Union
🎯 How to identify Djibouti in Geo Atlas
These Yes/No questions help narrow down Djibouti efficiently:
Is the country located in Africa?
✅ Yes
Is the country an island nation?
❌ No
Is the country landlocked (no sea access)?
❌ No
Does the country have a coastline?
✅ Yes
Does the country have a population > 50 million?
❌ No
Does the country have mountains above 3,000 m?
❌ No
Is the country a member of Arab League?
✅ Yes
Can you guess Djibouti?
Test your geography knowledge in Geo Atlas — the guessing game with a real interactive map.