The flag of Djibouti is composed of two equal horizontal bands of light blue and light green, with a white isosceles triangle superimposed on the hoist side of the field. The triangle has its base on the hoist end, spans about two-fifth the width of the field and bears a red five-pointed star at its center.

Djibouti

Republic of Djibouti

People: Djibouti

🏛️CapitalDjibouti
💰CurrencyDjiboutian franc (Fr)
🗣️LanguageArabic, French
📞Dialling Code+253
🌍RegionEastern Africa
👥Population1,066,809

Djibouti is located in Eastern Africa and has a population of around 1.1 million. Its capital city is Djibouti, and the most widely spoken official language is Arabic.

By the numbers, Djibouti is the 158th most populous of the 196 countries covered on this site, home to 0.01% of the world's population. By land area it ranks 146th out of 196, with a population density of roughly 46 people per km².

Facts last checked 31 August 2026.

Djibouti — key facts at a glance

Official NameRepublic of Djibouti
Capital CityDjibouti
ContinentAfrica
RegionEastern Africa
Population1,066,809
Area23,200 km²
CurrencyDjiboutian franc (DJF) Fr
Official LanguagesArabic, French
Dialling Code+253
Internet TLD.dj
TimezoneUTC+03:00
Drives on theRight side
Emergency Number112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide)
ISO CodeDJ / DJI
BordersEritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia

Travelling to Djibouti?

Driving side: Right
Emergency number: 112 (works on most mobile networks worldwide)
Calling from abroad: +253 then the local number

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Frequently Asked Questions about Djibouti

What is the capital and currency of Djibouti?

The capital of Djibouti is Djibouti and the currency is the Djiboutian franc (DJF), symbol Fr.

What is the capital of Djibouti?

The capital of Djibouti is Djibouti.

What currency does Djibouti use?

Djibouti uses the Djiboutian franc (DJF, symbol: Fr).

What language do they speak in Djibouti?

The official languages of Djibouti are Arabic and French.

What is the dialling code for Djibouti?

The international dialling code for Djibouti is +253.

What side of the road does Djibouti drive on?

Djibouti drives on the right-hand side of the road.

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