🇩🇯Djibouti
Africa· Updated 06/03/2026
Information
Capital
Djibouti
Population
1,069,000
Currency
Djiboutian franc (DJF Fdj)
Languages
Français, Arabe, Somali, Afar
Continent
Africa
Calling code
+253
Timezone
Africa/Djibouti
Area
23,200 km²
Government
Presidential republic
National day
June 27 - Independence Day
Internet domain
.dj
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About
Djibouti is a small East African country on the Horn of Africa, strategically located for access to the Red Sea. It hosts foreign military bases and relies heavily on port trade. The country faces challenges such as drought and high unemployment.
Safety
Risk areas
Crime(Medium)
- Avoid carrying valuables
- Do not travel alone at night
Terrorism(Medium)
- Monitor official alerts
- Avoid gatherings
Transport
- Use official taxis
- Wear seatbelt
Natural risks(Frequent droughts and rare floods)
- Follow weather alerts
- Stay well hydrated
Health(Limited healthcare system)
- Vaccinations for hepatitis A/B, typhoid, rabies
- Bottled water only
Practical tips
- Register with the consulate
- Comprehensive travel insurance
- Respect local laws strictly
Cost of living
Practical information
Electricity
Emergency numbers
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Right
unsafe
5-10% in restaurants
Photos
Point de vue panoramique
Djibouti
Ruslan Aizatulin
Point de vue panoramique
Djibouti
Ruslan Aizatulin
Architecture traditionnelle
Djibouti
Julia Volk
Architecture traditionnelle
Djibouti
Peter Xie
Architecture traditionnelle
Djibouti
Ahmet Polat
Architecture traditionnelle
Djibouti
Peter Xie
Architecture traditionnelle
Djibouti
Peter Xie
Skyline de Djibouti
Djibouti
Lara Jameson
Skyline de Djibouti
Djibouti
KCN Photographie
Skyline de Djibouti
Djibouti
Ruslan Aizatulin
Skyline de Djibouti
Djibouti
Nick Kwan
Skyline de Djibouti
Djibouti
Ben Cheung
Monument de Djibouti
Djibouti
Roman Saienko
Monument de Djibouti
Djibouti
Animesh Paul
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