Djibouti
Unité, Égalité, Paix (Unity, Equality, Peace)
🔹 Identity & Capital
Official Name
Republic of Djibouti
Common Name
Djibouti
Capital City
Djibouti City
Largest City
Djibouti City
National Anthem
Djibouti
🌍 Geography
Continent
Africa (Horn of Africa)
Total Area
23,200
Land vs Water
Land 99% / Water 1%
Borders
Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia
Coastline
314 km (Red Sea & Gulf of Aden)
High/Low Point
Mousa Ali (2,028 m) / Lake Assal (-155 m)
Climate
Hot desert climate
👥 Population & Society
Total Population
≈ 1,100,000
Density
≈ 47 people per sq km
Urban Pop (%)
≈ 78%
Languages
French, Arabic
Ethnic Groups
Somali (Issa), Afar
Religions
Islam (~94%), Christianity
Literacy Rate
≈ 70%
Life Expectancy
≈ 67 years
💰 Economy
GDP (Nominal)
≈ $4 Billion USD
GDP (PPP)
≈ $7 Billion USD
GDP Per Capita
≈ $3,500 USD
Currency
Djiboutian Franc (DJF)
Major Exports
Salt, livestock, logistics services, port services
Unemployment
≈ 11%
HDI Index
0.549