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How Big Is Djibouti?

Djibouti, located in Africa, is the 149th largest country in the world, covering approximately 23,200 square kilometers (8,958 square miles). That's roughly the same size as New Hampshire. It is home to approximately 957,273 people.

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23,200 km²
8,958 sq mi
#149 of 236 countries
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Djibouti's Geography

Of its total area, 23,180 km² is land and 20 km² (0.1%) is water. Djibouti has approximately 314 km of coastline. Within Africa, Djibouti is the 47th largest of 55 countries, sitting between Rwanda and Swaziland. With 41 people per km², it is less densely populated than the African average of 103 per km².

How Far Across Is Djibouti?

Djibouti stretches approximately 198 km (123 mi) from north to south — roughly the length of Long Island, and 178 km (111 mi) from east to west — roughly the distance from London to Bristol. At highway speeds, it would take roughly 2 hours to drive across.

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Djibouti at a Glance

Statistic Value
Total Area 23,200 km² (8,958 sq mi)
World Size Rank #149 of 236
Capital Djibouti
Population Density 41 per km²
Population 957,273 people
Coastline 314 km
Life Expectancy 65.3 years
GDP per Capita $6,500 USD