Djibouti
Djibouti is a state in Horn of Africa (North and West Africa) that has existed since 1977 CE. Its people spoke Cushitic languages (Somali, Oromo, Beja, Afar).
Small port state on the Bab-el-Mandeb strait that handles most of Ethiopia's trade and hosts American, French, Chinese and other military bases.
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Facts
- Dates
- 1977 CE to the present
- Duration
- 48 years
- Type
- State
- Region
- Horn of Africa, North and West Africa
- Language family
- Cushitic
- Capital
- Djibouti
Came from
Events in North and West Africa during its time
- Arab Spring
Neighbours in North and West Africa
Elsewhere in the world at the same time
- Portuguese Empire
- United States
- United Kingdom
- Haiti
- Commonwealth of Australia
- Indonesia
- Republic of India
- People's Republic of China
- Soviet Union
- Soviet Union
Questions
When did Djibouti exist?
1977 CE to the present, about 48 years.
Where was Djibouti?
Horn of Africa, in North and West Africa. Its capital was Djibouti.
What language did Djibouti speak?
Cushitic. This family includes Somali, Oromo, Beja, Afar.
What came before Djibouti?
French Somaliland.