Djibouti
- Region
- Africa
- Area
- 23,200 km²
- Capital
- Djibouti
- ISO
- DJ
What the flag means
Light blue stands for the sky and sea, and green for the land, and they are sometimes linked to the country’s two main peoples, the Issa and the Afar. White is said to stand for peace, and the red star for unity.
Fun facts
- FlagThe flag of Djibouti has horizontal bands of light blue and green, with a white triangle bearing a red star cutting in from the left.
- GeographyLake Assal in Djibouti lies about 155 m below sea level and is the lowest point on the African continent.
- GeographyDjibouti faces the Bab-el-Mandeb, the strait that links the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden.
- CultureIn Djibouti, the capital is also named “Djibouti,” so the country and its capital share the same name.
