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Djibouti Travel Guide

Trek Zone
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81°F
Sunday
82°F
Monday

Tourist season

Are December and January good months to visit Djibouti?

12

December

High
season

1

January

High
season

Visa Limitations

Visa requirements for citizens of United States visiting Djibouti for tourism.

Visa obtained online (e-visa)

A visa is required, but can be obtained through the relevant website.

Did you know?

The population of Djibouti is around 988.0 thous., which puts the country in 159. place in terms of population (out of 231 countries and dependent territories).

How far is it?

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The distance between Djibouti (DJ) and Washington D.C. (US) is 7247 miles

To calculate distance between your location and Djibouti click here

Djibouti
Djibouti
Ali Sabieh
Dikhil
Obock
Tadjoura
Washington D.C.
Washington D.C.
Philadelphia
Houston
Chicago
Los Angeles
New York City
7247
mi

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Safety

General travel safety level in Djibouti on a scale of 1 (safe) to 4 (unsafe).

2

Level 2 • Exercise a high degree of caution (plus additional regional warnings).

Update: 13 Oct 2024

Upcoming holidays

25 December 2024• Christmas Day

1 January 2025• New Year's Day

Currency

Djibouti Franc (DJF) - rate compared to selected currencies

100 DJF
Rate
Inversion
EUR
0.53528
18682
GBP
0.4456
22442
USD
0.56234
17783
Update: 14 Dec 2024

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Cities and Top Tourist Attractions

From historical cities to picturesque landmarks and fascinating places - don't miss out on these attractions when planning a visit to Djibouti

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Best Ways to Experience Djibouti

  • Cuisine
  • Animals

Facts and Figures

Fundamental socio-economic statistical data pertaining to the country

Population

159 / 231
Ranking
988 000
Somali 60%, Afar 35%

Area

151 / 230
Ranking
9 thous. mi²

Life expectancy

172 / 196
Ranking
65
Life expectancy expressed in years.men 62.4women 67.7

Median age

45 / 157
Ranking
24.9
Average age of population expressed in years.men 23women 26.4

Population growth

39 / 172
Ranking
2.01%
The difference between live births and deaths. A negative value means natural loss.

Literacy

102 / 131
Ranking
70%
Ability to read, write and count.

GDP

137 / 194
Ranking
5 780 INT$
GDP per capita is gross domestic product converted to international dollars (Int$) using purchasing power parity rates and divided by total population.
Source: WDI World Bank & CIA World Factbook Country Comparison

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