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Eastern Africa · Country dossier
Djibouti
Republic of Djibouti
CapitalDjibouti
CurrencyDjiboutian franc (DJF)
PowerType C / E · 220 V
LanguagesArabic, French
Djibouti, with its capital in Djibouti, is in Eastern Africa and home to about 1.1M people. Arabic and French are spoken, and the currency is the Djiboutian franc (DJF). Most international arrivals come through Djibouti-Ambouli Airport (JIB).
- Region
- Africa · Eastern Africa
- Population
- 1.1M (1,066,809)
- Area
- 23,200 km²
Right now in Djibouti
Local time in Djibouti — Africa/Djibouti
Weather in Djibouti
Before you go
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Upcoming public holidays
National holidays in Djibouti over the next 12 months. See the full calendar.
Practical facts
- Languages
- Arabic, French
- Calling code
- +253
- Internet domain
- .dj
- Currency
- Djiboutian franc (DJF)
- Time zones
- Africa/Djibouti
Power
Plug types: Type C, Type E
Voltage 220 V · Frequency 50 Hz
Check your charger’s label — most phone and laptop chargers accept 100–240 V and only need a plug adapter. Adapter guide.
Airports in Djibouti
Bordering countries
Know before you go
Source: Wikipedia — Djibouti, text under CC BY-SA 4.0.