Djibouti Independence Day 2023: Date, History, Facts, Activities

Djibouti celebrates its independence on June 27. It is a national holiday in Djibouti to commemorate the country’s 1977 declaration of independence from France. The event is commemorated with the display of the Djibouti national flag, parades, speeches from the President and Prime Minister, and numerous cultural and entertainment events. Djibouti is a Horn of Africa republic. Somaliland, Ethiopia, Eritrea, and the Red Sea are their neighbours. The nation has a history of sacrifice and independence struggles. The story of independence and the subsequent events would be a significant topic of conversation across the nation at this time.

The background of Djibouti Independence Day

Djibouti is a country on the northeastern frontier of Africa. Due to the form of the region, it is also referred to as the Horn of Africa. Djibouti is a multiethnic country with a population of slightly more than 900,000. This is the tiniest population on the African continent. Somali is the official language, while Islam is the state religion. French and Arabic are also official national languages.

Djibouti’s history begins with the commencement of human history. Some Neolithic settlements are believed to have originated from the Nile valley. There are archaeological traces of pottery, agriculture, animal husbandry, and settlements. During those periods, the area experienced a different climate. It was inhabited by an abundance of flora and fauna.

The region’s mediaeval history dates back to 2500 B.C. It is believed to be the most probable location of Punt. The Punt is a location frequently mentioned in Egyptian history. The region is also said to have been ruled by Macrobians in 247 B.C. and the Kingdom of Adal between 900 and 1285 A.D., which introduced Islam to the continent. It was subsequently succeeded by the Ifat Sultanate (1285-1415), the Adal Sultanate (1415-1577), and the Ottoman Eyalet (1577-1867).

In 1888, the region came under French control. The entire region was referred to as Somaliland. Djibouti had become the capital of French Somaliland by 1892. Ethiopia subsequently acquired Djibouti following a treaty between France and Ethiopia. Djibouti became an independent republic in 1977.

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DJIBOUTI INDEPENDENCE DAY ACTIVITIES

Put on Djibouti’s Colours

With your companions, purchase a dress with the same colour scheme as the Djibouti flag. Post a social media pin wishing the people of Djibouti well.

Learn the National Anthem of Djibouti

Learn, perform, and share the national anthem of Djibouti on social media. Include in the post the country’s history and how wonderful it is.

Buy Djibouti postage stamps

Start a stamp collection and include Djibouti stamps. They can even be purchased online. Additionally, share your collection with your peers.

5 INTERESTING FACTS ABOUT DJIBOUTI

Lake Assal is the third-most salty body of water in the globe.

Djibouti’s national mammal is the elk.

Afar and Issa make up the majority of Djibouti’s population.

The Dallol hydrothermal field is well-known for its high temperatures and its magnificent colours, which transform in a split second from orange to yellow to green.

By land area, Djibouti is the third-smallest country in Africa.

DJIBOUTI INDEPENDENCE DAY DATES

Year	Date	Day
2023	June 27	Tuesday
2024	June 27	Thursday
2025	June 27	Friday
2026	June 27	Saturday
2027	June 27	Sunday