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Tiny, but ambitious: this is Djibouti. Despite its lack of natural resources, the country tries hard to be recognised as a little Dubai in the Red Sea. Djibouti is an ideal spot to recharge your batteries before (or after) an overland trip through Eritrea or Ethiopia.
Fast Facts
Country Full Name
Republic of Djibouti
Population
650,000
Currency
Name: Djibouti Franc
Code: DJF
Symbol: DFr
Electrical Plugs
220/240V 50Hz
Languages Spoken
Official: Arabic, French
Time Zones
GMT/UTC +3
Country Dialing Code
+253
Weights & Measures
Metric
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