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Djibouti Quiz: 10 Easy Geography and Culture Questions

Djibouti, Africa


Test your knowledge of Djibouti with 10 easy questions about this Horn of Africa country. Topics include its capital, neighbors, official languages, mountains, lakes and independence.

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1. What is the capital of Djibouti?
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Correct answer: Djibouti City.

Djibouti City is the country’s capital and principal port.

2. Which gulf borders Djibouti to the east?
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Correct answer: Gulf of Aden.

The Gulf of Aden lies east of Djibouti and connects with the Red Sea through the Bab el-Mandeb strait.

3. Which country borders Djibouti to the northwest?
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Correct answer: Eritrea.

Eritrea borders Djibouti to the north. Ethiopia lies mainly to the west and southwest.

4. Which two languages are official in Djibouti?
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Correct answer: Arabic and French.

Arabic and French are both official languages under Djibouti’s constitution.

5. When did Djibouti gain independence?
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Correct answer: 1977.

Djibouti became independent from France on June 27, 1977.

6. Which is the highest peak in Djibouti?
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Correct answer: Moussa Ali.

Moussa Ali is Djibouti’s highest mountain.

7. What is the primary religion in Djibouti?
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Correct answer: Islam.

Islam is the religion practiced by most people in Djibouti.

8. What is the currency of Djibouti?
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Correct answer: Djiboutian Franc.

Djibouti’s currency is the Djiboutian franc, abbreviated DJF.

9. What is the name of the salty lake located in Djibouti?
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Correct answer: Lake Assal.

Lake Assal is a salt lake in Djibouti, surrounded by salt deposits and volcanic landscapes.

10. Which country does not share a border with Djibouti?
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Correct answer: Sudan.

Djibouti borders Eritrea, Ethiopia and Somalia, but not Sudan.

What Did We Learn Today?

Djibouti lies in the Horn of Africa, with a coast on the Gulf of Aden. Arabic and French are both official languages. The country gained independence in 1977, and its landscapes include Lake Assal and Moussa Ali.

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