DjiboutiAsking the Sky...
1.1M#157
23.2K km²#146
Eastern Africa
Djiboutian franc
$4.2B USD#208
Lower middle income
Coastal
Arabic, French
HISTORIC TIMELINE
circa 1000Territory of Punt
Djibouti was part of the ancient Land of Punt, known for trade and commerce.
late 19th centuryEstablishment of French Somaliland
The colony was established after treaties with local sultans, becoming a key trade port.
1967Renaming of French Territory
French Somaliland was renamed the French Territory of the Afars and the Issas.
1977Independence of Djibouti
The Djiboutian people voted for independence, establishing the Republic of Djibouti.
1977UN Membership
Djibouti joined the United Nations shortly after gaining independence.
2000Power-sharing Agreement
A conflict over government representation led to a power-sharing agreement between parties.