International Djibouti relations

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The map shows in purple the selected country (Djibouti), and represents in a green scale its closest relations, and in a red scale its strained relations.

Profile summary of Djibouti

Djibouti is a small country located in the Horn of Africa, bordered by Eritrea to the north, Ethiopia to the west and south, and Somalia to the southeast. It has a strategic location at the mouth of the Red Sea, near the Bab el-Mandeb Strait, which is a crucial shipping route connecting the Mediterranean Sea to the Indian Ocean.

Djibouti gained independence from France in 1977 and has since been ruled by President Ismail Omar Guelleh, who has been in power since 1999. The country has a presidential system of government and is a member of the African Union, the Arab League, and the Intergovernmental Authority on Development (IGAD).

The economy of Djibouti is largely based on service industries, including port and transportation services, and the country has several military bases operated by foreign powers, including the United States, France, and China. In recent years, Djibouti has also been seeking to develop its tourism industry.

Djibouti faces challenges such as political instability, poverty, and limited natural resources, but it has also made progress in areas such as healthcare and education. The country has been working to improve infrastructure and promote economic development, and it has made efforts to improve relations with its neighbors.

Diverse Sources: UN, WorldBank, Djibouti Statistics Office/Department. Most recent available data
Capital Djibouti
Population 988 000
Land Area (sq km) 23 180
Main religion Islam
Life Expectancy 63 years

The influence of Djibouti in the World

Djibouti is a country with a Very Low International Influence. It is located in place 195 in the world influence ranking. Djibouti's actions have no significant effect on the world, and a very limited impact on other countries. Click here to know more !

Djibouti maintains contact with 15 countries. The five most intense relations Djibouti has are with: China with a score of 3 149 , United States with a score of 2 437 , Russia with a score of 2 418 , Azerbaijan with a score of 2 342 , and Palestine with a score of 2 090 .

Top 5 most Intense relations of Djibouti
Position Country Influence Options
1 China 3 149
2 United States 2 437
3 Russia 2 418
4 Azerbaijan 2 342
5 Palestine 2 090

The closest and strained relations involving Djibouti worldwide

The top five closest relations from Djibouti are: China with a score of 6.75 , Turkey with a score of 6.33 , United States with a score of 6.29 , Kenya with a score of 5.92 , and France with a score of 5.78 .

Top 5 closest relations of Djibouti
Position Country Relation Options
1 China 6.8
2 Turkey 6.3
3 United States 6.3
4 Kenya 5.9
5 France 5.8

While, the top five strained relations from Djibouti are: Yemen with a score of 4.52 , Eritrea with a score of 4.54 , Palestine with a score of 4.96 , Germany with a score of 5.14 , and Ethiopia with a score of 5.17 .

Top 5 strained relation of Djibouti
Position Country Relation Options
1 Yemen 4.5
2 Eritrea 4.5
3 Palestine 5.0
4 Germany 5.1
5 Ethiopia 5.2

A summary of international relations of Djibouti

Of the total of 15 countries with which Djibouti maintains relations, it has , a Good relation with 3 countries , a Neutral relation with 12 countries

Summary relations of Djibouti. Excellent relation: 8-10, Good relation: 6-8, Neutral relation: 4-6, Bad relation: 2-4, Very bad relation: 0-2
Relation Quantity
2.Good 3
3.Neutral 12

All the international relations of Djibouti

All relations of Djibouti
Position Country Relation Options
1 China 6.8
2 Turkey 6.3
3 United States 6.3
4 Kenya 5.9
5 France 5.8
6 Russia 5.5
7 India 5.5
8 Azerbaijan 5.5
9 Japan 5.3
10 Somalia 5.2
11 Ethiopia 5.2
12 Germany 5.1
13 Palestine 5.0
14 Eritrea 4.5
15 Yemen 4.5

The data shown in this webpage has been updated in .