Location in Africa: Djibouti is located in the Horn of Africa, bordered by Eritrea to the north, Ethiopia to the west and south, and Somalia to the southeast. It lies along the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
Latitude and Longitude: 11.8251° N, 42.5903° E.
Size: 23,200 square kilometers
Population
Current Population (2025): Approximately 1,088,000
Economy
GDP (2025):
Nominal GDP: $3.87 billion.
GDP per capita: $3,761
National Symbols
Anthem: “Djibouti”.
National Pledge: Djibouti does not have an official national pledge.
Culture and Customs
Ethnic Groups: Predominantly Somali (60%) and Afar (35%), with small populations of Arabs, Ethiopians, and Europeans.
Languages: Arabic and French (official), Somali and Afar (national languages).
Religion: Islam (predominantly Sunni).
Main Airports
Djibouti–Ambouli International Airport: The primary international gateway.
Popular Tourist Destinations
Lake Assal: The lowest point in Africa and a saline lake.
Lake Abbe: Known for its unique limestone chimneys.
Day Forest National Park: A biodiversity hotspot.
Gulf of Tadjoura: A scenic coastal area.
Events and Festivals
Independence Day (June 27): Celebrating independence from France in 1977.
Islamic Festivals: Eid al-Fitr and Eid al-Adha are widely celebrated.
