Djibouti (city)

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Street scene, Djibouti
Street scene, Djibouti

Djibouti (جيبوتي) is the capital city of Djibouti and has a population of around 400,000.

[edit] Understand

The city was founded in 1888 and was designated the capital of French Somaliland three years later. The city has some beaches along its eastern shore.

[edit] Get in

[edit] By plane

Ambouli Airport (JIB) serves the city, and there are regular Air France and Kenya Airways flights.

[edit] By Train

There is a frequent service connecting the city with Addis Ababa - a journey of more than 700km, taking around 24 hours, with a stopover about halfway, in Dire Dawa. Reservations are strongly recommended.

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[edit][add listing] See

  • Beaches on the eastern shore.

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[edit][add listing] Eat

French and Somalian influences make up some of the food in Djibouti.

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[edit] Budget

[edit] Mid range

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[edit] Stay safe

All cab rides are different (none is the same); make sure you go with someone who knows the city, otherwise you will pay way more than needed, just like in any other city in the world.

[edit] Get out

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