The flag of Djibouti is composed of two equal horizontal bands of light blue and light green, with a white isosceles triangle superimposed on the hoist side of the field. The triangle has its base on the hoist end, spans about two-fifth the width of the field and bears a red five-pointed star at its center.

Djibouti

Republic of Djibouti

AfricaEastern AfricaIndependentUN Member

Djibouti (officially Republic of Djibouti) is an independent country located in Eastern Africa, Africa. With a population of 1,066,809 people, it ranks #161 in the world by population. The country covers an area of 23,200 km² (#152 globally), with a population density of 46 people per km². The capital city is Djibouti. The official languages are Arabic, French.

Key Facts

Population

1,066,809

#161 world ranking

Area

23,200 km²

#152 world ranking

Population Density

46/km²

Capital

Djibouti

Driving Side

Right

Timezones

1

UTC+03:00

Continent

Africa

Bordering Countries

3

neighboring countries

Calling Code

+253

Languages

Currency

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Frequently Asked Questions

What is the capital of Djibouti?
The capital of Djibouti is Djibouti.
What is the population of Djibouti?
Djibouti has a population of 1,066,809 people, ranking #161 in the world by population.
How big is Djibouti?
Djibouti covers an area of 23,200 km², ranking #152 in the world by area. The population density is 46 people per km².
What languages are spoken in Djibouti?
The official languages of Djibouti are: Arabic, French.
What is the currency of Djibouti?
The currency of Djibouti is Djiboutian franc (Fr).
What countries border Djibouti?
Djibouti shares borders with 3 countries: Ethiopia, Eritrea, Somalia.

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