| Indicator | Value |
|---|---|
| ISO 3166 alpha-2 | DJISO 3166 [2024] |
| ISO 3166 alpha-3 | DJIISO 3166 [2024] |
| Capital | DjiboutiGeoNames [2024] |
| Continent | AfricaGeoNames [2024] |
| Common name | DjiboutiCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Official name | Republic of DjiboutiCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Local name | Djibouti (French)/ Jibuti (Arabic)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Etymology | the country name derives from the capital city of DjiboutiCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Government type | Presidential republicCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Independence | 27 June 1977 (from France)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National holiday | Independence Day, 27 June (1977)CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Head of state | Ismail Omar GUELLEH (Pres.)CIA World Leaders [2025] |
| Currency code (ISO 4217) | DJFISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Currency | Djibouti FrancISO 4217 Currency Codes [2026] |
| Administrative subdivisions | 6ISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
| Subdivision names | Ali Sabieh / Arta / Dikhil / Djibouti / Obock / TadjourahISO 3166-2 Subdivisions [2026] |
| Historical overview | No authoritative open source found |
| National symbols | red starCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National anthem | title: "Jabuuti" (Djibouti); lyrics/music: Aden ELMI/Abdi ROBLEH; history: adopted 1977CIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| National colors | light blue, green, white, redCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
| Citizenship rules | citizenship by birth: no; citizenship by descent only: the mother must be a citizen of Djibouti; dual citizenship recognized: no; residency requirement for naturalization: 10 yearsCIA World Factbook [2025] · 2026 archive |
the country name derives from the capital city of Djibouti
description: two equal horizontal bands of light blue (top) and light green, with a white isosceles triangle based on the left side that has a five-pointed red star in the center meaning: blue stands for sea, sky, and the Issa Somali people, green for earth and the Afar people, and white for peace; the red star stands for the struggle for independence and unity
Source: CIA World Factbook (Historical Archive — final edition) · CC0 · Edition 2026-05
