Djibouti
Geographic & General info
- Capital: Djibouti
- Population: approx. 1.1 million
- Languages: French, Arabic (both official), Somali, Afar
- Area: 23,200 km²
- Time Zone: UTC+3 (EAT)
- Currency: Djiboutian Franc (DJF)
- Flag Colors: Blue, green, white, red
- National Holiday: June 27
- National Anthem: Djibouti
- Neighboring Countries: Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia (Somaliland)
Top 15 Largest Cities
- Djibouti
- Ali Sabieh
- Dikhil
- Tadjoura
- Obock
- Arta
- Randa
- Holhol
- Yoboki
- Loyada
- Galabert
- Doraleh
- Khor Angar
- Medeho
- Mouhouli
Top 15 Highlights
- Lake Assal (Lac Assal)
- Lake Abbe (Lac Abbé)
- Gulf of Tadjoura
- Moucha Island
- Day Forest National Park
- Arta Beach (Whale shark swimming)
- Khor Ambado Beach
- Goubet al-Kharab (Devils Gulf)
- Place Ménélik (Djibouti City)
- Maskali Island
- Goda Mountains
- Hamadou Pass
- Sables Blancs Beach (Tadjoura)
- Tropic of Groom
- Abdulhamid II Mosque
Climate and Nature
Djibouti experiences one of the hottest and driest climates in the world (arid tropical desert climate) with elevated temperatures year-round. Its otherworldly landscape is geologically remarkable: ranging from hypersaline lakes and volcanic deserts dotted with limestone chimneys to vibrant coral reefs and the relict forest of the Goda Mountains.
Culture and Gastronomy
The culture is defined primarily by its two main ethnic groups: the Somalis (Issa) and the Afar, blended with Arab and French influences. Seafood from the Red Sea is central to local cuisine, often cooked in traditional tandoor ovens. Popular dishes include Fah-fah (spiced goat stew), Mukbasa (baked fish served with honey and mashed plantains), and Canjeero (flatbread).
Economy
Positioned along the Bab el-Mandeb Strait—a key global shipping lane connecting the Red Sea to the Indian Ocean—Djibouti's economy relies heavily on port operations and maritime logistics for landlocked Ethiopia. Its geopolitical stability also makes it home to several international military bases.
Did you know?
- Lake Assal sits at 155 meters below sea level, making it the lowest point on the African continent and nearly ten times saltier than the ocean.
- The eerie, chimney-dotted landscape of Lake Abbe served as a filming location for the original 1968 movie Planet of the Apes.
- The Gulf of Tadjoura is renowned globally as a premier site to swim alongside gentle whale sharks.
- Djibouti lies at the junction of three actively separating tectonic plates in the Afar Triple Junction.
- Djibouti City features a unique urban architectural blend of 19th-century French colonial quarters and traditional Islamic markets.
Live footage: Discover Djibouti via webcams and livestreams
Watch the most current webcams in Djibouti and enjoy real-time footage from beautiful locations. Whether you want to check the current weather, see the crowds at points of interest, or simply want to daydream with a livestream from Djibouti: our interactive map points you to the best camera viewpoints.
All webcam locations in Djibouti: Weather & Info
In the list below you'll find all available webcams from Djibouti in alphabetical order. Click on a city for the full live connection, current temperature, wind speed and local weather conditions for that specific place.
