Djibouti / République de Djibouti  / جمهورية جيبوتي / Jamhuuriyadda Jabuuti / Gabuutih Ummuuno – Let’s explore here

Djibouti is the smallest country in Africa, about on tenth of the size of the UK. Sitting on the Red Sea, it serves as a major commercial port. More than half the population lives in the capital, Djibouti City. It’s mainly a land of deserts and mountains. Lake Assal, which is located in the centre of the country, lies over 500 feet below sea level, making it the lowest point on land in Africa. It has a very long history, dating back millions of years. It shares land borders with Eritrea, Somalia and Ethiopia.

What currency do they use in Djibouti?

In Djibouti they use the Djiboutian franc. Cash is widely used. The use of credit / debit cards is not widely accepted outside of the capital. Traveller’s cheques are not readily accepted. There are very few ATMs outside of the capital.

You should make yourself aware of the amount that your bank charges you for using credit and debit cards abroad. Often credit cards are cheaper for purchasing items directly, and for withdrawing cash from ATMs.

What language do they speak in Djibouti?

They mainly speak Somali and Afar in Djibouti. Although Arabic and French are the official languages, and are spoken widely.

What time zone is Djibouti in?

Remember, when you’re planning your next trip to take a look at what time zone it’s in.

Do I need a visa to visit Djibouti?

We’ve created a dedicated, more comprehensive page on visas, which you should find helpful. Check it out!

What’s it like to drive in Djibouti?

We’ve also created a dedicated page to driving abroad, which you might find helpful 🙂

Current travels

Our current planned route takes us from Ethiopia towards the capital, Djibouti City, before moving onto Eritrea and Somalia. Hopefully our journey will improve our knowledge of this intriguing and beautiful country, and enable us to meet some interesting people. We’ll be updating this page at that time – don’t forget to check back 🙂

Is wild camping legal in Djibouti?

Yes, wild camping is fine in Djibouti.

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