Welcome to Djibouti 🇩🇯 — a remarkable destination in Eastern Africa. Its official name is Republic of Djibouti, and today around 1.2 million people call this Africa nation home, spread across roughly 23,200 km² of territory.
Below is your complete country profile for Djibouti: key statistics, an introduction to Djibouti, an interactive map, cultural notes and answers to the questions people most often ask about this corner of Africa.
Geography of Djibouti
Djibouti lies in Eastern Africa, in the Africa region of the world. Measuring roughly 23,200 square kilometres, it ranks 151st in the world by total area.
Djibouti has a coastline as well as land borders with Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia — a crossroads position that has influenced its culture and economy for centuries.
Djibouti serves as the capital — the centre of government and, for most travellers, the gateway to everything else Djibouti has to offer.
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People, language and culture
Djibouti is home to approximately 1.2 million residents — the 161st largest population on the planet. Its people are known as Djiboutis.
Djibouti is multilingual: the languages spoken include Arabic and French. This linguistic variety reflects the country's layered history and the many communities that shaped it.
Like every country featured on Spin a Country, Djibouti rewards curiosity — its festivals, food and everyday customs tell a story that statistics alone never can.
Currency, travel and practical facts
The official currency is the Djiboutian franc (DJF, symbol Fr). Exchange rates fluctuate, so check current rates before travelling.
The international dialling code for Djibouti is +253. Websites from the country typically use the .dj internet domain.
If Djibouti came up on your random spin, take five minutes to memorise its flag, capital (Djibouti) and population — these are the three facts most often asked in geography quizzes.
Neighbouring countries
Djibouti shares borders with 3 countries:
Fun facts about Djibouti
- Djibouti's flag emoji is 🇩🇯 — its two-letter country code is DJ and its three-letter code is DJI.
- Djibouti covers 23,200 km², ranking 151st in the world by area.
- With about 1.2 million people, Djibouti holds the 161st spot in the world population ranking.
- Djibouti is a member state of the United Nations.
- Djibouti shares borders with 3 countries.
Djibouti — frequently asked questions
- What is the capital of Djibouti?
- The capital of Djibouti is Djibouti.
- What is the population of Djibouti?
- Djibouti has a population of approximately 1,168,722 people, ranking 161st in the world.
- Where is Djibouti located?
- Djibouti is located in Eastern Africa, part of the Africa region.
- What language is spoken in Djibouti?
- The languages spoken in Djibouti include Arabic and French.
- What currency is used in Djibouti?
- Djibouti uses the Djiboutian franc (DJF).
