General Information Essential identifiers, names, and flag. | |
Geography Key facts about location, terrain, climate, and borders. | N: 12.7068, S: 10.9099, W: 41.7735, E: 43.417 Coordinates of Capital Djibouti (11.595, 43.148056) Terrain coastal plain and plateau separated by central mountains Border Countries Eritrea 125 kmEthiopia 342 kmSomalia 61 km |
Administrative & Political Essential political and administrative details. | |
Population & Society Key demographic, linguistic, and cultural information. | Nationality Noun: Djiboutian(s) Adjective: Djiboutian Distribution most densely populated areas are in the east; the largest city is Djibouti, and the other cities in the country are a fraction of its size, as shown in this population distribution map Sunni Muslim 94% (nearly all Djiboutians)other 6% (mainly foreign-born residents - Shia MuslimChristianHinduJewishBaha'iand atheist) |
National Symbols National anthem, symbols, and other important cultural identifiers. | National Anthem "Jabuuti" (Djibouti) National Holiday Independence Day, 27 June (1977) National Colors light blue, green, white, red |
Economy Currency, GDP, and other key economic information. | Currency DJF – Djiboutian Franc (Fdj)GDP $7.38 billion (2023 est.) Measurement Units Metric – Meter (m), Kilogram (kg), Liter (L), Celsius (°C) |
Infrastructure Important identifiers for connectivity and commerce. | |