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Djibouti Neighboring Countries

Djibouti is located in Eastern Africa (Africa), with its capital in Djibouti. The official languages are Arabic, French. The currency is Djiboutian franc.

What are the neighboring countries of Djibouti? Djibouti shares land borders with 3 countries. These Djibouti neighboring countries create a unique geographical position that places Djibouti at an important crossroads, facilitating cultural exchange, trade, and diplomatic relations with its neighboring nations.

The Djibouti neighboring countries are: Ethiopia, Somalia and Eritrea. Each of these countries has its own unique cultural heritage, language, and traditions, creating a diverse and dynamic border region.

Below you'll find detailed information about each neighboring country, including their capitals and an interactive map showing the geographical relationship between Djibouti and its border countries. The map highlights Djibouti in green and its neighboring countries in yellow for easy visualization.

Interactive Map of Countries Neighboring Djibouti

Main Country (Green) Neighboring Countries (Yellow)

Frequently Asked Questions

How many countries border Djibouti?

Djibouti shares land borders with 3 countries.

What are the neighboring countries of Djibouti?

The neighboring countries of Djibouti are: Ethiopia, Somalia and Eritrea.

Which other countries in Africa have the same number of neighbors as Djibouti?

Countries in Africa with 3 land borders: Burundi, Ghana, Togo, Liberia, Somalia, Malawi, Gabon, Eritrea, Morocco, Western Sahara.

Which countries in Africa have more neighbors than Djibouti?

Countries in Africa with more than 3 land borders: Senegal, Sudan, Botswana, Benin, Namibia, Nigeria, Central African Republic, Mauritania, Zambia, Ethiopia, and 21 more....

Which countries in Africa have fewer neighbors than Djibouti?

Countries in Africa with fewer than 3 land borders: Mauritius, Mayotte, Sierra Leone, Saint Helena, Ascension and Tristan da Cunha, Gambia, Madagascar, Réunion, Equatorial Guinea, Comoros, Lesotho, and 7 more....

What are the capitals of countries bordering Djibouti?

The capitals of countries bordering Djibouti are:
  • Ethiopia: Addis Ababa
  • Somalia: Mogadishu
  • Eritrea: Asmara

What are the country codes of Djibouti's neighboring countries?

The ISO country codes of Djibouti's neighbors are:
  • Ethiopia: ET (ISO 2) / ETH (ISO 3)
  • Somalia: SO (ISO 2) / SOM (ISO 3)
  • Eritrea: ER (ISO 2) / ERI (ISO 3)