Djibouti: Capital, Flag and Fun Facts

About Djibouti

Djibouti is a small country in the Horn of Africa, on the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea. It is mostly hot, dry desert with volcanic rocks, salt lakes and rugged mountains. It is known for Lake Assal, one of the saltiest lakes on Earth, and for its busy port.

About Djibouti

Djibouti City is a busy port on the Gulf of Tadjoura, near where the Red Sea meets the Gulf of Aden. It is by far the country's largest city and an important harbour for ships and trade.

Fun facts about Djibouti

1. Lake Assal, 155 metres below sea level, is the lowest point in Africa.
2. Lake Assal is one of the saltiest lakes in the world, and its shores are crusted with white salt.
3. Lac Abbé is famous for tall limestone chimneys that puff steam across a moon-like landscape.
4. Whale sharks, the biggest fish in the sea, visit the Gulf of Tadjoura in the cooler months.
5. Djibouti's highest point, Moussa Ali, is a volcano on the border with Eritrea and Ethiopia.
6. On Djibouti's flag, light blue stands for the sea and sky, and green for the earth.