City of Djibouti
Ville de Djibouti | |
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Coordinates: 11°36′N 43°10′E / 11.600°N 43.167°E | |
Country | Republic of Djibouti |
Founded | 1888 |
Population | |
• Total | 400,000 (est) |
The city of Djibouti is the capital and largest city of the Republic of Djibouti. It lies on a peninsula between the Gulf of Aden and the Gulf of Tadjoura. Djibouti is home to about 400,000 people.
Features of Djibouti include beaches, a large Central Market, the national stadium Stade du Ville, the Presidential Palace and Hamouli Mosque. The Djibouti-Addis Ababa Railway runs from the city to Addis Ababa. Djubouti is also home to the Djibouti-Ambouli International Airport.