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Djibouti

Republic of Djibouti

Region

Africa • Eastern Africa

Capital

Djibouti

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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.

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.

Population
988,002
Area
23,200 km²
Time Zone
UTC+03:00
Top-Level Domain
.dj

About Djibouti

Djibouti is a country located in Africa, specifically in the Eastern Africa region. Its capital city is Djibouti. With a population of 988,002, it ranks among the less populated countries in terms of population.

The country covers a total area of 23,200 km², making it a relatively small country in terms of land area. With a population density of 42.59 people per square kilometer, it is sparsely populated.

The official languages of Djibouti include Arabic and French.

The currency used in Djibouti is the Djiboutian franc (Fr), .

Djibouti is a member of the United Nations.

In Djibouti, vehicles drive on the right side of the road.

The country operates in the UTC+03:00 time zone.

Djibouti shares its borders with 3 countries: Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia.

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Coat of Arms of Djibouti

Quick Facts

  • Capital: Djibouti
  • Continent: Africa
  • Native Name: جيبوتي‎
  • Demonym: Djibouti
  • Top Level Domain: .dj
  • Calling Code: +253
  • Independence: Independent country
  • Start of Week: Monday

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