Outline of Djibouti

It is bordered by Eritrea in the north, Ethiopia in the west and south, and Somalia in the southeast.

The remainder of the border is formed by the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden at the east.

Arabic and French constitute the country's two official languages.

About 94% of residents adhere to Islam, a religion that has been predominant in the region for more than 1,000 years.

[1] Djibouti is strategically located near the world's busiest shipping lanes, controlling access to the Red Sea and Indian Ocean.