Djibouti - Wikipedia
WebDjibouti, officially the Republic of Djibouti, is a country in the Horn of Africa, bordered by Somalia to the south, Ethiopia to the southwest, Eritrea in the north, and the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden to the east. The country has an area of 23,200 km 2 (8,958 sq mi).
Djibouti | History, Capital, Map, Flag, Population, & Facts
WebMay 11, 2024 · Djibouti’s capital, Djibouti city, is built on coral reefs that jut into the southern entrance of the gulf; other major towns are Obock, Tadjoura, Ali Sabieh, Arta, and Dikhil. The country’s Lilliputian aspect belies its regional and geopolitical importance.
Djibouti City - Wikipedia
WebDjibouti (also called Djibouti City and Jibuti in early Western texts) is the capital of Djibouti. It is located in the coastal Djibouti Region on the Gulf of Tadjoura. Djibouti has a population of around 600,000 inhabitants, which counts for 54% of the country's population. The settlement was founded in 1888 by the French, on land leased from ...
Djibouti country profile - BBC News
WebApr 18, 2023 · Provides an overview of Djibouti, including key dates and facts about this East African country.
Djibouti - World Factbook Glyph
WebDjibouti occupies a strategic geographic location at the intersection of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. Its ports handle 95% of Ethiopia’s trade. Djibouti’s ports also service transshipments between Europe, the Middle East, and Asia.
Djibouti Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WebNov 27, 2023 · Djibouti is an East African country located in the Horn of Africa in the Northern and the Eastern Hemispheres of the Earth. Three countries border Djibouti. These are Eritrea to the north, Somalia to the south, and Ethiopia to the south and west.
Djibouti travel - Lonely Planet | Africa
WebDjibouti. Africa. This tiny speck of a country packs a big punch. What it lacks in size, it more than makes up for in beauty. Few countries in the world, with the possible exception of Iceland, offer such weird landscapes – think salt lakes, extinct volcanoes, sunken plains, limestone chimneys belching out puffs of steam, basaltic plateaus ...
Country Facts | Djibouti
WebA small but important country, Djibouti benefits from its highly strategic location. With access to the Gulf of Aden and the Indian Ocean beyond, the country is a significant gateway to the Horn of Africa and the wider region of East Africa. Djibouti is reliant on this competitive advantage.
Djibouti, Africa - Country Profile - Nations Online Project
WebA virtual guide to Djibouti, officially the Republic of Djibouti, a small country on the northeastern coast of Africa bordering the Red Sea and the Bab-el-Mandeb strait. Djibouti borders Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia, and it shares maritime borders with Yemen.
Djibouti, Djibouti: All You Must Know Before You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor
WebNestled on the southern tip of the Gulf of Tadjoura, the seaside capital of Djibouti is a modest harbor town and a major port of trade and travel via Ethiopia and other points in Africa, especially as the terminus for the Djibouti-Addis Ababa Railway.
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