Djibouti Quick Facts…
Official Name | Republic of Djibouti |
Common Name | Djibouti – /dʒɪˈbu.ti/ |
Nationality | Djiboutian(s) – noun, Djiboutian – adjective |
Independence | Received in 1977 (from France) |
Administrative Divisions | 6 districts |
Total Population | 976,143 (#162) with 78.6% urbanized – 2023 estimate |
Major Urban Areas | Djibouti (capital city) |
Major Languages | Somali, Afar, Arabic (official), French (official) |
Electricity Access | 65.4% of total population |
Internet Access | 69% of total population |
Currency | Djiboutian Francs (DJF) |
Real GDP (PPP) | $5.4 billion – 2021 estimate |
Real GDP per Capita | $4,900 (#177) – 2021 estimate |
Total Area | 23,200 sq km / 8,958 sq mi (#150) with 0.1% water area |
World Region | Africa – Eastern Africa |
Bordering Countries | Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia |
Bordering Bodies of Water | Gulf of Aden, Red Sea |
National Anthem: “Djibouti”