Djibouti

Flag Description Two equal horizontal bands of light blue (top) and light green with a white isosceles triangle based on the hoist side bearing a red five-pointed star in the center. Currency Djiboutian franc. Astronomy Today's date is May 17, 2008. There is currently a First Quarter Moon. Location Eastern africa, bordering the gulf of aden and the red sea, between eritrea and somalia. Climate Desert; torrid, dry. Terrain Coastal plain and plateau separated by central mountains. Elevation Extremes The lowest point is at Lac Assal -155 m. The highest point is at Moussa Ali 2,028 m.

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Djibouti

This is a map of Djibouti. The map illustrates the location of Djibouti and its proximity to Ali Sabieh, Dikhil, Yoboki, and the Gulf of Aden.

Other countries on this map include: Eritrea / Ethiopia / Somalia

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