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Djibouti Africa Last Updated: 04/06/2025 |
Djibouti, officially the Republic of Djibouti, is a country in the Horn of Africa, bordered by Somalia to the south, Ethiopia to the southwest, Eritrea in the north, and the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden to the east. Somali and Afar are widely spoken, but French and Arabic are official languages. Djibouti is a multi-ethnic nation with a population of 1,066,809 in 2024. | |
- Colonial-era buildings like the Hamoudi Mosque (a gift from Yemen) and the Presidential Palace mix Islamic, African, and French styles. - The bustling Central Market (Marché Central) offers spices, textiles, and frankincense, alongside fresh seafood from the Gulf of Aden. - Lake Assal: Africa’s lowest point (-155m) and one of the saltiest lakes globally, surrounded by volcanic landscapes. - Lake Abbe: A surreal, otherworldly landscape of limestone chimneys and hot springs, featured in Planet of the Apes (1968). |
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Djibouti City Place » City Djibouti City, Djibouti is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Djibouti, a small but strategically vital nation in the Horn of Africa on the Gulf of Tadjoura. Known for its unique location, cultural blend, and geopolitical significance. Djibouti had a population of 776,966 inhabitants in 2024. 6 views 💖 1Djibouti |
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