- Full Country Name: Republic of Djibouti
- Capital: Djibouti City (population: 0.3 million)
- Language: Arabic and French.
- Currency: Djibouti franc (DJF) = 100 centimes.
- People: Afars, Issas, Somalis, Yemenis and French.
- Life Expectancy: Male: 41.84, Female: 44.39.
- Religion: Muslim 94%, Roman Catholic 6%, Protestant and Greek Orthodox minorities.
- Size (sq km): 23,200 (149th)
- Population: 793,000 (160th)
- Population Density per sq km: 34 (168th)
- Country Dialling Code: 253
- Internet Country Code: .dj
- Time Zone: GMT +3
- Voltage Guide: 220 AC, 50 Hz.
- Finance: Credit cards are only accepted by airlines and the larger hotels.
- Business Hours: 0620-1300 Sat-Thurs.
- GDP: US$530 million
- GDP per Capita: US$1,200
- Annual Growth: 3.1%
- Inflation: 3%
- Major Industries: Shipping, oil, hides and skins, and a few small enterprises like dairy products and mineral water.
- Major Trading Partners: Ethiopia, France, Somalia, Thailand, Yemen.
- Personal Safety:Some areas closed to foreigners. Some risk of banditry after dark.