• Very courageous tree, with Bay of Ghoubet in background

    Very courageous tree, with Bay of Ghoubet in background

  • Fruit and vegetable market in <i>quartier Africain</i>, Dijbouti Town

    Fruit and vegetable market in <i>quartier Africain</i>, Dijbouti Town

  • Nomad's feet in sandals made from goat-hide

    Nomad's feet in sandals made from goat-hide

Djibouti: Overview

Tiny, but ambitious: this is Djibouti. Despite its lack of natural resources, the country tries hard to be recognised as a little Dubai in the Red Sea. Djibouti is an ideal spot to recharge your batteries before (or after) an overland trip through Eritrea or Ethiopia.

FAST FACTS

Full name

Republic of Djibouti

Currency

Djibouti Franc, DJF (DFr)

Population

650000

Languages

  • French (official)
  • Arabic (official)

Time zone(s)

  • GMT/UTC: +3

Voltage

220/240V

Hertz

50Hz

Plugs

  • European plug with two circular metal pins

    European plug with two circular metal pins

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