Djibouti
Small Horn of Africa country on the Red Sea, with desert, volcanic mountains, and Lake Assal
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Salaam! I'm Ravi! Djibouti sits on the Red Sea, between desert and volcanic mountains. The capital shares the country's name, and Lake Assal is a salt lake below the sea.
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Djibouti is a small country in the Horn of Africa, on the coast of the Red Sea. Desert and volcanic mountains fill the land, and the capital is also called Djibouti. People say "Salaam." Somali, Arabic, and French are widely used, and the currency is the Djiboutian franc.
The country is an important place for ships travelling between the Red Sea and the Indian Ocean. Lake Assal, a salt lake below sea level, is one of its famous landmarks.
Map of Djibouti
Flag of Djibouti
The flag represents the unique identity and heritage of Djibouti.
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✨Did You Know?
Lake Assal is a salt lake below sea level
Djibouti lies on the Red Sea in the Horn of Africa
People say "Salaam"
What Makes Djibouti Special?
Red Sea Coast
A gateway for ships between seas.
Desert and Volcanoes
Dry land and volcanic mountains.
Lake Assal
A famous salt lake below sea level.
Salaam
A greeting of peace.
Djibouti City
The capital has the same name as the country.
Football
Football is a popular sport.
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