Djibouti: flag, capital and facts

Djibouti is a country in Eastern Africa. Its capital is Djibouti. It covers about 23,200 km² (8,958 sq mi). Official languages include Arabic and French. It shares land borders with 3 countries.

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Djibouti at a glance

Official name: Republic of Djibouti
Capital: Djibouti
Region: Eastern Africa (Africa)
Area: 23,200 km² (8,958 sq mi)
Official languages: Arabic and French
Currency: Djiboutian franc (Fr)
People: Djibouti
Calling code: +253
Internet domain: .dj
Landlocked: No
UN member: Yes

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Frequently asked questions

The capital of Djibouti is Djibouti.

Djibouti is in Eastern Africa, part of the Africa region.

Djibouti uses the Djiboutian franc (Fr).

Djibouti has 2 official languages: Arabic and French.

Djibouti borders Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia.

Country facts from the world-countries dataset (ODbL 1.0).

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