What is the capital of Djibouti?
The capital of Djibouti is Djibouti
Djibouti is the capital city and seat of government of Djibouti, a country in Eastern Africa. Djibouti uses the ISO codes DJ and DJI, and its international dialling code is +253. The currency in use is the Djiboutian franc (DJF).
For the full profile of Djibouti, including its flag, currency, calling code, population and the countries it borders, see the Djibouti country page. The country has an estimated population of 1,184,076 as of 2025.
Quick facts about Djibouti
- Capital: Djibouti
- Region: Eastern Africa
- Currency: Djiboutian franc (DJF)
- Calling code: +253
- Flag emoji: 🇩🇯
Frequently asked questions
What is the capital of Djibouti?
The capital of Djibouti is Djibouti.
Is Djibouti the largest city in Djibouti?
Djibouti is the capital of Djibouti and its seat of government. In many countries the capital is also the largest city, though not always, so the biggest city by population can differ.
What currency is used in Djibouti?
Djibouti, like the rest of Djibouti, uses the Djiboutian franc (DJF, symbol Fr).
Capitals of neighbouring countries
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