Details About Djibouti

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Djibouti, the former French Somaliland, is a small country sandwiched between Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia, with a port at the southern entrance to the Red Sea.
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Gentle Breeze East-southeast
Friday, 03/27/2026
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Saturday, 03/28/2026
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Sunday, 03/29/2026
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Monday, 03/30/2026
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Tuesday, 03/31/2026
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Shopping

Among the most popular items are handmade baskets, curios and crafts, which can be found in shops around the Place Menelik. Vendors will accept US dollars in small denominations.

Currency

The local currency is the Djibouti franc.