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Neighboring Countries of Djibouti
Djibouti shares land borders with 3 countries: Ethiopia (342 km), Eritrea (125 km) and Somalia (61 km).
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Countries bordering Djibouti
| Neighbour | Border length | Capital | Visa for Djibouti citizens |
|---|---|---|---|
 Ethiopia |
Addis Ababa | Visa-free | |
 Eritrea |
Asmara | Visa required | |
 Somalia |
Mogadishu | Visa on arrival |
Ethiopia accounts for 65% of Djibouti's 528 km of land borders. Lengths: CIA World Factbook (public domain).
Geography of Djibouti
Location
Eastern Africa, bordering the Gulf of Aden and the Red Sea, between Eritrea and Somalia
Area
23,200 km² — slightly smaller than New Jersey
Terrain
Coastal plain and plateau separated by central mountains
Climate
Desert; torrid, dry
Highest and lowest points
Highest: Moussa Ali 2,021 m. Lowest: Lac Assal -155 m. Mean elevation: 430 m.
Natural resources
Potential geothermal power, gold, clay, granite, limestone, marble, salt, diatomite, gypsum, pumice, petroleum
Natural hazards
Earthquakes; droughts; occasional cyclonic disturbances from the Indian Ocean bring heavy rains and flash floods volcanism: experiences limited volcanic activity; Ardoukoba (298 m) last erupted in 1978; Manda-Inakir, located along the Ethiopian border, is also historically active
Good to know
Strategic location near world's busiest shipping lanes and close to Arabian oilfields; Lac Assal (Lake Assal) is the lowest point in Africa and the saltiest lake in the world
Neighbours of Djibouti's neighbours
Countries one border further away — reachable overland through a neighbouring country.
Kenya
South Sudan
SudanAlso with 3 neighbours in Africa
Neighboring countries of Burundi- Neighboring countries of Eritrea
Neighboring countries of Gabon
Neighboring countries of Ghana
Neighboring countries of Liberia
Neighboring countries of Malawi- Neighboring countries of Somalia
Neighboring countries of Togo- Countries with the most neighbours
- Longest land borders in the world
- Visa-free countries for Djibouti passport holders
- Djibouti visa requirements
Frequently asked questions about the borders of Djibouti
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Borders and geography: CIA World Factbook (public domain). Visa rules: TravelRequirements.info — Entry Requirements Dataset, AXG Sp. z o.o. (CC BY 4.0).