Djibouti is a country in East Africa, Africa. Its capital is Djibouti City, with a population of approximately 988K and a total area of 23,200 km². The official languages are French / Arabic and the currency is the Djiboutian Franc (DJF).
Djibouti covers an area of 23,200 km² with a population density of 43/km² people per km². The country has a GDP of $3.9B ($3,948 per capita) and gained independence in 1977. It has a coastline of 314 km.
Djibouti's Lake Assal is Africa's lowest point at 155m below sea level and one of the saltiest bodies of water on Earth. The country hosts more foreign military bases than any other nation, including US, French, Chinese and Japanese forces.
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Africa's lowest point at 155m below sea level — a hyper-saline crater lake encrusted in white salt
A surreal landscape of limestone chimneys rising from a flamingo-filled soda lake
The best spot in the world for swimming with whale sharks — seasonal gatherings of hundreds
Djibouti's only forest — a surprising green refuge of juniper trees in a desert country
The capital of Djibouti is Djibouti City.
The official language(s) of Djibouti are French / Arabic.
The population of Djibouti is approximately 988K.
Djibouti uses the Djiboutian Franc (DJF).
Djibouti is located in Africa, in the East Africa region.
Djibouti has a GDP of $3.9B, with a GDP per capita of $3,948.
The best time to visit Djibouti is October–April. The climate is Hot desert, very hot May–September.
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