Djibouti: Explore Djibouti

Explore Djibouti: a strategic gem with rich culture, diverse landscapes, and vital economic potential in the heart of East Africa. Population: 872.932 (2015); urban, 77% Official Languages: French and Arabic National Languages: Somali, Afar, Arabic Religion: Islam Area: 23,700 sq km Political System: Republic GDP: 6.5% Currency: DJF (Djibouti Franc) Exchange Rate: 177,200 DJF = $1. Djibouti is a member of African Union, the Arab League, the Francophonie, Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD) Officially the Republic of Djibouti, Djibouti is bordered by Ethiopia to the west and south, Somalia to the southeast, and Eritrea to the north. Learn about Djibouti, a small country on the northeastern coast of Africa bordering the Red Sea and the Bab-el-Mandeb strait. Find information on its geography, history, politics, economy, culture, and more.