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
Web6 days ago · 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 country profile - BBC News
WebApr 18, 2023 · Djibouti country profile. 18 April 2023. Lying on the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, the tiny African nation of Djibouti serves as a gateway to the Suez Canal, one of the world's busiest shipping routes...
Djibouti Maps & Facts - World Atlas
WebNov 27, 2023 · Djibouti, located in the Horn of Africa, shares its borders with Eritrea to the north, Ethiopia to the west and south, and Somalia to the southeast. Its eastern boundary is formed by the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden. The country's total area encompasses approximately 23,000 km 2 (8,880 mi 2 ).
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
WebDjibouti has a sub-tropical desert climate. It is hot and arid. The capital, Djibouti city, is one of the warmest and driest cities in the world. Average temperatures here range from 23°C in winter to 42°C in mid-summer. The country receives very little precipitation, with the wettest month, November, receiving on average five days of rain.
Djibouti - World Factbook Glyph
WebMay 7, 2024 · Djibouti's military forces are largely focused on border, coastal, and internal security duties, such as counterterrorism; China, France, Italy, Japan, and the US maintain bases in Djibouti for regional military missions, including counter-terrorism, counter-piracy, crisis response, and security assistance (note – France has multiple bases ...
Djibouti, Djibouti: All You Must Know Before You Go (2024) - Tripadvisor
WebDjibouti Tourism: Tripadvisor has 4,576 reviews of Djibouti Hotels, Attractions, and Restaurants making it your best Djibouti resource.
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.
History of Djibouti - Wikipedia
WebDjibouti is a country in the Horn of Africa bordered by Somaliland to the east, Eritrea to west and the Red Sea to the north, Ethiopia to the west and south, and the Gulf of Aden to the east. In antiquity, the territory was part of the Land of Punt. Djibouti gained its independence on June 27, 1977.
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