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Djibouti geography facts

Djibouti is a country or territory in Eastern Africa. Its capital is Djibouti, and its currency is Djiboutian franc.

Official name
Republic of Djibouti
Capital
Djibouti
Region
Africa
Subregion
Eastern Africa
Currency
Djiboutian franc
Languages
Arabic, French
Land neighbours
Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia
Area
23,200 km²
Landlocked
No
Calling code
+253
Internet domain
.dj

Quick answers about Djibouti

What is the capital of Djibouti?

The capital of Djibouti is Djibouti.

What currency is used in Djibouti?

Djibouti uses Djiboutian franc.

Where is Djibouti?

Djibouti is in Eastern Africa, within Africa.

What languages are spoken in Djibouti?

The reference languages listed for Djibouti are Arabic, French.

Which countries border Djibouti?

Djibouti shares listed land borders with Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia.

Is Djibouti landlocked?

No. Djibouti is not landlocked.

States and provinces in Djibouti

Sources and review

Facts were last reviewed on 13 September 2026. Boundaries and state/province names use Natural Earth. Country reference fields use the Countries dataset. India boundary presentation follows the project’s stated Survey of India reference.

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