Key facts
Djibouti is a country located in Eastern Africa. There are 3 countries (Eritrea, Ethiopia, Somalia) that Djibouti shares its borders with. As for languages, the country’s residents speak French and Arabic.
The national currency in Djibouti is Djiboutian franc (DJF). The franc (fdj) is subdivided into 100 centime.
Djibouti
Banknotes
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Coins
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Check with your bank before your trip to find out if there are any fees for using your card abroad. Some banks do not charge fees when you use a foreign ATM or pay in foreign currency, but others may charge a fixed cost for each transaction or allow a limited number of free withdrawals. The travel card provided by Wise.com, Revolut or Monose might be an excellent option to cut down on transaction fees.
Ookla® Speedtest The average fixed internet speed in Djibouti is 43.4 Mbps and mobile is Mbs.The global average is 187.01 Mbps and 128.37 Mbps respectively.
ATM Density It may be difficult to locate an ATM in Djibouti.16.63 ATMs per 100,000 people.The global average is 39.49.
SIM Registration In order to purchase a SIM card in Djibouti, a passport or ID is required as identification.
Socket types
There are 2 socket types used in Djibouti. Type C is a popular socket type throughout Europe (except the United Kingdom), Russia, and certain Asian countries.
The sockets’ shapes and voltage differ from country to country and a travel plug adapter may be required. Portable devices, such as phones, notebooks or tablets, usually handle the entire range of voltages used across the world (110-240V).
Sources
- EF English Proficiency Index (EF Education First)
- Speedtest Global Index® (Ookla®)
- Automated teller machines (ATMs) (per 100,000 adults) (The World Bank Group)
- Registration Policies Per Country (Prepaid Data SIM Card Wiki)
Tourism
What hotel chains are present in Djibouti?
There are no Mariott hotels in Djibouti.
There are no Hilton hotels in Djibouti.
There are no IHG hotels in Djibouti.
There are no Best Western hotels in Djibouti.
There are no Radisson hotels in Djibouti.
There are no Accor hotels in Djibouti.
What fast food chains are present in Djibouti?
The McDonald’s chain does not operate in Djibouti.
The KFC chain does not operate in Djibouti.
The Burger King chain does not operate in Djibouti.
The Subway chain operates in Djibouti.
The Domino’s Pizza chain does not operate in Djibouti.
The Starbucks chain does not operate in Djibouti.
Sources
- Country by National Dish (Samson Daniel)
Weather
What is the weather like in Djibouti?
Weather data for Djibouti (capital city) by Open-Meteo.com
Transport
Railways There are passenger trains operating between some cities.
Subway Systems There is no subway system in any city.
Taxi Apps Unfortunately neither Uber nor Bolt are available in Djibouti.
Sources
- List of high-speed railway lines (Wikipedia)
- List of metro systems (Wikipedia)
- Left- and right-hand traffic (Wikipedia)
- The Global Enabling Trade Report 2016: Road connectivity (World Economic Forum)
Safety
Emergency phones in Djibouti
Sources
- Djibouti Travel Advisory (United States: Department of State)
- Travel Advice for Djibouti (United Kingdom: The Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office)
- Mortality caused by road traffic injury (The World Bank Group)
- Corruption & Economic Crime (United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime)
Smoking & Alcohol
Smoking ban Smoking is forbidden in all public indoor locations, with limited exceptions.
Cananbis legality Both recreational and medicinal use of cannabis is prohibited.
Sources
- List of smoking bans (Wikipedia)
- Legality of cannabis (Wikipedia)