Guide to Djibouti
Must See Djibouti
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At a glance
Part of Djibouti's appeal is its lack of tourists. Dawn over a desolate lake full of flamingos on the wing is unforgettable. The black lava fields, weird natural chimneys blowing steam and the burning, endless plains are deserted. Diving and snorkelling around Red Sea coral reefs is fabulous.
Fast Facts
- Full name:
- Republic of Djibouti
- Capital city:
- Djibouti City (pop 320,000)
- Area:
- 23,000 sq km / 8,881 sq miles
- Population:
- 650,000
- Time Zone:
- GMT/UTC +3 (Greenwich Mean Time)
- Language:
- Arabic (official)
French (official)
- Religion:
- 94% Muslim, 6% Christian
- Currency:
- Djibouti franc
- Electricity:
- 220/240V 50Hz
- Electric plug details:
- European plug with two circular metal pins
