National Symbols of Djibouti

Last updated on August 19th, 2023 by Editorial Staff

Table Of Contents

Introduction
Country Information
Coat of arms
Flag map
Country motto
National animal
National flower
National bird
Rest of national symbols
State symbols
Neighbouring countries
Proverbs & sayings
Compare with other countries
Location

By | Updated on August 19, 2023

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Djibouti is a country in Africa. The official name of Djibouti is the Republic of Djibouti. It shares borders with 3 countries: Eritrea, Ethiopia, and Somalia. The people of Djibouti are called Djiboutians. The country is situated in Eastern Africa, bordering the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea, between Eritrea and Somalia.

Etymology discusses where a term is considered to have originated from and how its meaning has changed over time. Etymology has been a factor in the naming of countries all across the world, and Djibouti has also been influenced. The etymology of Djibouti can be defined as; “Djibouti” which means “Land of Tehuti” or Land of Thoth, after the Egyptian moon god.

An ethnicity is a group or sub-group of people who are connected based on common characteristics which may include religion, origin, language, traditions, or culture. The ethnic groups in Djibouti include Somalis and Afar.

Air Djibouti is the national airline of Djibouti. The national colors of the country are light blue, green, white, and red. The emoji flag of the country is ????????, and the ISO code is DJI.

Djibouti is known for fascinating diving and marine life. The national dish of Djibouti is Skoudehkaris. The national instruments of Djibouti are Tanbura, Bowl lyre, and Oud.

The country has the time zone UTC+3 (EAT) followed by dd/mm/yyyy as the standard date format.

Djibouti is divided into 6 regions. Djibouti is Djibouti’s largest city, while Jībūtī serves as the capital.

The literacy rate in Djibouti is 52.8%.

The country’s total area is 23,200 km² (9,000 sq mi), and the total population is 988,000. The country’s average elevation is 14 m, whereas the country’s terrain can be defined as; Coastal plain and plateau separated by central mountains. The country’s usual climate is desert; torrid, and dry.

The area of land next to a sea is called the coast, and a coastline is defined as the line where land and sea meet. Djibouti has 314 km of coastline.

The Djiboutian franc serves as the national unit of currency, and the Central Bank of Djibouti is recognized as the country’s central bank. The domain for Djibouti is .dj and the country code is +253. is the country’s coat of arms.

The national dress of Djibouti is the Dirac, and 27 June is designated as National Day. In Djibouti, the majority of the population practices Islam, and Christianity as their religion.

Nature is a blessing from God and we must protect it because it provides us with the oxygen and food to survive. It also helps to keep our environment beautiful and clean. To emphasize the significance of nature, Djibouti has selected a few forces of nature as national symbols. Djibouti’s national bird is the Djibouti francolin, while its national animal is the Elk. The highest peak is Moussa Ali.

Mythical creatures can be found in the literature and mythologies of many different nations. They represent imaginative representations of various creatures, humans, or hybrids. They are known for their specific features, supernatural abilities, and distinctive appearance. The mythical creature of Djibouti is Shaitan.

Sports have always played an important role in developing the social and cultural structure of Djibouti and other countries. When it comes to designating a sport as the official symbol, Football is considered the country’s national sport.

Hassan Gouled Aptidon is the founder of Djibouti. The country’s national anthem was written by Aden Elmi, and composed by Abdi Robleh.

The country’s national hero is Omar Elmi Kaireh.

Due to their unique qualities and rich cultural or historical backgrounds, national monuments around the world are of great importance. Abourma Rock Art Site is recognized as the national monument of the country. It attracts visitors from all around the world.

Numerous organizations are working on a global level to improve the current state of affairs and to collaborate in order to establish and maintain constructive partnerships. Djibouti is a member of the African Union (AU), Arab League, Organisation internationale de la Francophonie (OIF), and Organisation of Islamic Cooperation (OIC). Djibouti collaborates with them to organize, analyze, and address various events and situations.

The tourism slogan of the country is “Djibeauty” whereas, “Itixaad, Gudboonaan, Ammaan and Unité, Égalité, Paix – “Unity, Equality, Peace”” is the official motto of the country.

Abdoulkader Kamil Mohamed is the current Prime minister of Djibouti, and Ismaïl Omar Guelleh is the President.

Djibouti has declared Afar as the country’s official language.

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Author

Naeem Noor

As a graduate in Modern Literature, my fascination with symbolism, especially the symbolism of nations, drives my work at SymbolHunt. Through my articles, I passionately delve into the hidden meanings behind national emblems and motifs. Drawing on my expertise in language and culture, I invite readers to join me on a journey of exploration into the rich tapestry of symbolism that defines our world, fostering a deeper appreciation for our shared cultural heritage.

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Country information

Former name(s)	French Somaliland
Official name(s)	Republic of Djibouti
Alternative name(s)	Republic of Djibouti (official, English)
Regional location	Eastern Africa, bordering the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea, between Eritrea and Somalia
Country name etymology	"Djibouti" which means "Land of Tehuti" or Land of Thoth, after the Egyptian moon god
Climate	Desert; torrid, dry
Terrain	Coastal plain and plateau separated by central mountains
Population	988,000
National Day	27 Jun 1977
Language(s)	Afar
Religion	Islam, and Christianity
Country code	+253
Literacy rate	52.8%
Currency	Djiboutian franc
Capital city	Jībūtī
ISO	DJI
Domain(TLD)	.dj
Ethnicity	Somalis and Afar
Head of government	Prime Minister
Nationality	Djiboutian
Driving side	Drive on the Right-hand side
Date format	dd/mm/yyyy
Total area	23,200 km² (9,000 sq mi)
Timezone	UTC+3 (EAT)
Average elevation	14 m
Coastline	314 km
Mains electricity	220 V
Emergency telephone numbers	Emergency Telephone Numbers

Coat of arms

Flag map of Djibouti

Motto of Djibouti

Itixaad, Gudboonaan, Ammaan and Unité, Égalité, Paix - "Unity, Equality, Peace"

National animal of Djibouti

The National animal of Djibouti is Elk

National flower of Djibouti

The National flower of Djibouti is Not Declared. Botanical name is .

National bird of Djibouti

The National bird of Djibouti is Djibouti francolin

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Neighbouring countries of Djibouti

Djiboutian Proverbs - Popular quotes, proverbs and sayings.

A king's child is a slave elsewhere.

What forgets is the ax, but the tree that has been axed will never forget.

It is no shame at all to work for money.

A loose tooth will not rest until it's pulled out.

He who digs too deep for a fish may come out with a snake.

The path is made by walking.

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