In short, it's diminutive. Take a glance at the map, observe which countries lie on Djibouti's doorstep, and your immediate reaction might be one of "hmmm, not one for my personal travel to-do ...

1. Bordering the Gulf of Aden and serving as a gateway to the Suez Canal, Djibouti is one of the world’s busiest shipping routes. 2. The capital city of Djibouti is called Djibouti City ...

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