Where is the country Djibouti?

The tiny country of Djibouti is strategically situated between the western edge of the Gulf of Aden and the entrance to the Red Sea. The Afars, descendants of 3rd century settlers, and the Issas from Somalia, are the country's two main ethnic groups. read more

Air Djibouti is the flag carrier of Djibouti and is the country's largest airline. The new and electrified standard gauge Addis Ababa-Djibouti Railway started operation in January 2018. Its main purpose is to facilitate freight services between the Ethiopian hinterland and the Djiboutian Port of Doraleh. read more

The country also hosts America's largest military base in Africa, China's first overseas military base and Japan's first military base since the Second World War. Djibouti serves as the main gateway for trade for its giant neighbour, landlocked Ethiopia. read more

The tiny country of Djibouti is strategically situated between the western edge of the Gulf of Aden and the entrance to the Red Sea. The Afars, descendants of 3rd century settlers, and the Issas from Somalia, are the country's two main ethnic groups. read more