🌍 Geography & Nature
Djibouti is located on which continent?
Answer: Africa
From which European country did Djibouti gain its independence in 1977?
France
What is the main religion practiced by the people of Djibouti?
Islam
What is the primary currency used in Djibouti?
Djiboutian Franc
Djibouti is a famous destination for swimming with which massive, gentle sea creatures?
Whale Sharks
What is the capital city of Djibouti?
Answer: Djibouti City
What are the two official languages spoken in Djibouti?
Arabic and French
Name the two primary ethnic groups that make up most of Djibouti's population.
The Somali (Issa) and the Afar
Because it is mostly desert, what is the main way Djibouti makes money—through farming or through its ports?
Through its ports (shipping and trade)
What type of climate does Djibouti have: tropical rainforest or hot desert?
Hot desert (Arid)
Which saltwater lake in Djibouti is the lowest point in all of Africa?
Lake Assal
Because of its strategic location, many foreign countries (like the U.S. and China) maintain what type of facilities in Djibouti?
Military bases
What is the name of the traditional, spicy rice and meat dish that is considered a national favorite?
Skoudehkaris
Which landlocked neighbor of Djibouti relies on Djiboutian ports for almost all of its international trade?
Ethiopia
What is the name of the rare, colorful bird found only in Djibouti's high-altitude forests?
Djibouti Francolin
Djibouti is situated on the "Horn of Africa" along which body of water that leads into the Red Sea?
Answer: The Gulf of Aden
Before it was called Djibouti, what was the territory's colonial name?
French Somaliland
What is the name of the light, spongy flatbread often eaten with meals in Djibouti?
Canjeero (or Laxoox)
What is the name of the narrow strait that Djibouti overlooks, which is one of the world's busiest shipping lanes?
Bab-el-Mandeb
Which national park protects the last remaining ancient juniper forest in the country?
Day Forest National Park
What rare geological feature describes the area where three tectonic plates are pulling apart in Djibouti?
Answer: The Afar Triple Junction
Who was the first president of Djibouti, serving from 1977 until 1999?
Hassan Gouled Aptidon
Which traditional nomadic dwelling, made of woven mats and wooden sticks, is still used by some rural Djiboutians?
Ari
What plant is widely chewed in Djibouti for its stimulant effects and plays a major role in social life and the economy?
Khat
What is the name of the "lake of fire" or crater lake that is actually a volcano?
Lake Abbe